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AI adoption training

DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES

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25 Feb 2026 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Development Bank of Wales has awarded a contract for "AI adoption training" aimed at integrating artificial intelligence into its daily operations, thereby enhancing productivity and fostering innovation. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services. Based in Wrexham, the bank is progressing in the award stage, with the contract signed recently on 24th February 2026. The project has a classified status due to its sensitive nature, calling for robust governance and compliance structures. The consultancy service provided by Generative Ai Strategy B.V. will assist in building foundational AI skills across staff, empowering AI Champions, and developing an AI adoption strategy to be presented in April 2025.

This initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in AI, consultancy, and training to engage with the Development Bank of Wales's AI adoption programme. Given the focus on embedding AI, companies with expertise in AI technology, training services, and strategic planning will find this project highly suitable. It could enable businesses to expand their consultancy portfolio and showcase their capability in strategic implementation within a financial institution. Furthermore, organisations with proficiency in governance and compliance in AI will be well-suited to support the bank's aim of establishing robust support structures. Businesses engaging in this sector have the opportunity to influence AI strategies and drive transformative changes in the bank's operations.

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Notice Title

AI adoption training

Notice Description

DBW needs consultancy support to deliver on DBW's programme of work to make the organisation AIready, embedding artificial intelligence into daily operations, enhancing productivity and drivinginnovation.We would like the programme aims to:* Build foundational AI skills across all colleagues, ensuring everyone gains an understanding ofGenerative AI and can use Microsoft Copilot safely and effectively. We will make Copilot licensesavailable to all colleagues post-introductory training on an opt-in basis* Empower AI Champions to lead adoption and change within their teamsClassification of data is: Highly Confidential. Unauthorised disclosure could be expected to cause majordamage to the organisation or its reputationClassified as ProtectedAssist us in developing a longer term AI adoption strategy and roadmap to present to theBoard in April 2025 and establish robust governance, compliance, and support structuresfor responsible AI use.For FY 26/27 the DBW AI adoption strategy aims to make the organisation AI ready, embeddingartificial intelligence into daily operations, enhancing productivity and driving innovation.As part of our AI adoption programme we want to:* Build foundational AI skills across all colleagues, ensuring everyone gains an understanding ofGenerative AI and can use Microsoft Copilot safely and effectively. We will make Copilot licensesavailable to all users across the organisation on an opt-in basis* Empower AI Champions to lead adoption and change within their teams* Establish robust governance, compliance, and support structures for responsible AI use

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162004
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162004
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
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Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
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Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL1 37Y
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENERATIVE AI STRATEGY

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