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title: "AI Champion Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ae0a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# AI Champion Programme

Buyer: DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae0a

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## Summary

The Development Bank of Wales, located in Cardiff, has successfully awarded a contract to VisVira Ltd for the AI Champion Programme, with a focus on the education and training services industry category. The contract, awarded through a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold, was initiated to ensure the continuity of AI adoption support within the organisation. This initiative, spanning from 16th June 2026 to 15th June 2027, is set to be implemented in the United Kingdom. The contract aims to embed AI capabilities through a six-month structured programme that includes workshops, champion clinics, and AI use case development, supported by governance and reporting frameworks.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in AI technology and digital transformation, particularly those providing education and training services. SMEs with expertise in AI adoption, specifically those familiar with Microsoft Copilot and organisational change, would find this contract advantageous. The programme's goal to increase operational efficiency and productivity aligns with business growth strategies, making it an attractive prospect for companies capable of delivering high-value, scalable AI solutions. This opportunity emphasises the importance of developing sustainable, internally governed AI models, offering a platform for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in driving innovation and digital competency.

## Notice

The Development Bank of Wales has entered into a contract with VisVira Ltd for the delivery of an AI Champions Adoption and Enablement Programme, following publication of a UK5 Transparency Notice and a UK 6 Contract Award Notice. This is a direct award to ensure continuity of specialist AI adoption support and to build on previous AI Foundations training delivered across the organisation. VisVira Ltd has been selected based on its proven capability and experience in delivering structured AI adoption programmes aligned to Microsoft Copilot and organisational change. The contract covers a six-month structured programme designed to embed AI capability within the organisation through a Champion-led model. The programme will establish a network of approximately 30 AI Champions across DBW and support the transition from awareness to sustained, embedded use of AI in day-to-day operations. The scope of the contract includes: Delivery of structured workshops, champion clinics, and showcase sessions Development and prioritisation of business-led AI use cases Support for creation of no-code or low-code AI-enabled solutions Ongoing adoption support, governance, and reporting Establishment of a scalable AI adoption framework The intended outcomes of the programme include: Increased and consistent use of Microsoft Copilot across teams Delivery of practical, high-value business use cases Improved operational efficiency and productivity Creation of a sustainable, internally owned adoption model This award supports DBW's strategic objective to enhance productivity, innovation, and digital capability through responsible adoption of artificial intelligence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059499-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,500 |
| Contracts value | £585,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4BZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 13:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059499-2026
- 11 Jun 2026 at 09:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055028-2026
- 4 Jun 2026 at 15:40 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053033-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059499-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055028-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053033-2026
  4th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.developmentbank.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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