--- title: "Request for Information - AI Skills Boost Hub Website" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06af2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06af2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06af2b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY" published: "2026-06-05" --- # Request for Information - AI Skills Boost Hub Website Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06af2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06af2b.json) ## Summary The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the development of the AI Skills Boost Hub Website. This tender invites early market engagement to design, build, implement, and manage an accessible online platform intended to support AI skills training across the UK workforce. The initiative, situated in the services industry category, is aimed at enhancing AI capabilities nationwide. Businesses interested in participating should note the deadline for the Request for Information (RFI) submission is set for 12 noon on 22nd June 2026. The project is planned to commence on 12th October 2026 and is slated to be operational until 29th March 2030, with the primary location specified as the United Kingdom. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, internet development, e-learning, and computer training services. The project aligns with the government's objective to upskill 10 million workers in AI by 2030, requiring expertise in both technological infrastructure and content quality management. The tender is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in web design, software development, and educational service provision, positioning these firms well for contributing to a pioneering national training platform. Engaging in this tender can facilitate business growth through involvement in high-profile government initiatives, thereby enhancing market positioning and expanding service offerings. ## Notice DSIT is seeking early market engagement on a potential procurement for the design, build, implementation and ongoing management of the AI Skills Boost Hub: an accessible, scalable online platform to support AI skills training across the UK workforce. The requirement is expected to include both technical delivery of the platform and the curation and assurance of high-quality AI learning content, with the aim of supporting the government's ambition to help upskill 10 million workers in AI by 2030. ### Planning Information Please download the attached Request for Information document from our e-sourcing portal Jaggaer here:https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/07422432019E9892F0D2. Please complete and return to aiocommercial@dsit.gov.uk by 12 noon 22nd June 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053546-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Oct 2026 - 29 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services - 72420000 - Internet development services - 80420000 - E-learning services - 80533100 - Computer training services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2026 at 16:19 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053546-2026 - 5 Jun 2026 at 15:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053529-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053546-2026 5th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053529-2026 5th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/07422432019E9892F0D2 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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