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title: "AIRR Programme Lead and Design Support"
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# AIRR Programme Lead and Design Support

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-122a17e3-1333-4f69-8ee8-82fdf930d9fc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "AIRR Programme Lead and Design Support" has been completed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in the United Kingdom. This contract, classified under "Technical services," targets the advisory support across cloud and high-performance computing (HPC) procurement. The process involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement and covered a wide geographical reach, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other international locations. Key dates include the award date on 23 June 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026, at a value of £498,300.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses that offer strategic advisory services, especially those with a focus on cloud and HPC solutions. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and organisations that can provide technical, commercial, and strategic expertise within flexible call-off arrangements. The contract awarded to Red Oak Consulting LLP highlights the potential for similar businesses to expand their clientele by leveraging their expertise in programme delivery and decision-making support, which is essential for facilitating the future expansion of AI Research Resource initiatives. Such opportunities can be pivotal for business growth in related technology service sectors.

## Notice

This contract provides continued specialist advisory support to DSIT across cloud and HPC procurement and strategic programme development activities. The supplier will provide technical, commercial and strategic expertise on a flexible call-off basis, supporting the refinement of cloud procurement activity and the development of options and delivery plans for the future expansion of the AI Research Resource (AIRR). The extension ensures continuity of knowledge and specialist capability during a critical phase of programme delivery and decision-making.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f1ac54-140d-439f-a165-32282ab6092e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £498,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RED OAK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f1ac54-140d-439f-a165-32282ab6092e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f1ac54-140d-439f-a165-32282ab6092e
  7th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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