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title: "AI ACCELERATOR LEARNING PROVIDER"
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# AI ACCELERATOR LEARNING PROVIDER

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-853f1a56-59f6-425e-9970-afc1a7ae1c5e

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## Summary

In a recent procurement process, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) sought a Specialist Professional Service Provider to deliver the AI Accelerator programme, aimed at upskilling Data Scientists into Machine Learning Engineering roles across different government departments. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with the procurement method applied being a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the awarding stage, finalised on 17 December 2025, with the contract running from 15 December 2025 to 14 December 2027. The opportunity is based in London, with potential for delivery across various regions including British Overseas Territories and Europe, offering a total value of £706,320.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital and data training services to expand their portfolio. By aligning with government initiatives on AI and data-driven skills, successful bidders can augment their reputation and gain access to wider government contracts. Companies with expertise in providing innovative digital education solutions, particularly those who can adeptly tailor training for specialist skills in machine learning, would be well-positioned to capitalise on this growth avenue.

## Notice

DSIT on behalf of GDS is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Specialist Professional Service (SPS) Provider to deliver accelerators in the digital and data space, specifically for a cross-government upskilling programme called the AI Accelerator. This includes training for Data Scientists to gain skills and work towards Machine Learning Engineering roles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f13f4eab-b8e2-422f-93a6-a38639e663f7 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £706,320 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £706,320 |
| 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 | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f13f4eab-b8e2-422f-93a6-a38639e663f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f13f4eab-b8e2-422f-93a6-a38639e663f7
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a269375a-4d65-4864-b553-179cdde956aa
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