---
title: "Provision of External Data & AI Literacy Training"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-30c1e569-497d-486f-b564-e3f468dc56d6"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30c1e569-497d-486f-b564-e3f468dc56d6"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30c1e569-497d-486f-b564-e3f468dc56d6.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30c1e569-497d-486f-b564-e3f468dc56d6.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST)"
published: "2026-07-20"
---

# Provision of External Data & AI Literacy Training

Buyer: NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30c1e569-497d-486f-b564-e3f468dc56d6

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30c1e569-497d-486f-b564-e3f468dc56d6)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30c1e569-497d-486f-b564-e3f468dc56d6.json)

## Summary

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) has recently completed a contracting process for the "Provision of External Data & AI Literacy Training" under the services category, with a focus on specialist training services. This procurement, carried out through a selective method as part of a framework agreement, was awarded to ANDigital Ltd. The contract, valued at £174,000, commenced on 8th July 2026 and will run until 8th April 2027, serving NEST's London office, located at E14 4PU, United Kingdom. The contracting stage was finalised with the award notice published on 20th July 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in AI training services, particularly those with expertise in upskilling programmes. Given the selective procurement method, businesses that are part of relevant framework agreements or those that can deliver specialist training services may find such tenders lucrative for growth. The contract's alignment with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) suitability underscores the opportunity for smaller, agile companies to engage in high-value public sector projects, thus broadening their client base and establishing their credibility in the specialist training market.

## Notice

AI upskilling and enablement programme via G-Cloud 14.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8b88eb9-6ba9-4ba7-bad0-7b2a0d1e86e7 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 8 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £174,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £174,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8b88eb9-6ba9-4ba7-bad0-7b2a0d1e86e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8b88eb9-6ba9-4ba7-bad0-7b2a0d1e86e7
  20th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30c1e569-497d-486f-b564-e3f468dc56d6. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30c1e569-497d-486f-b564-e3f468dc56d6.json.