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title: "AI Training & Support Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b4c7"
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published: "2026-06-15"
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# AI Training & Support Consultancy

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b4c7

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by The Open University, a public authority sub-central government entity, to acquire AI Training & Support Consultancy services. The focus of this tender was on developing AI capabilities for The Open University in Wales. Classified under the services category, the contract involved direct procurement without competition, considering it was below the threshold. The award was made to JISC Services Limited, a large supplier based in Bristol. The process stage has been completed with the contract commencing on 21 May 2026 and ending on 31 July 2026. Notably, the delivery location was specified in the UK, with the industry category centred on training facilities as evidenced by the CPV code 80520000.

This contract presents business opportunities, particularly for large-scale service providers in the educational and technological sectors, focusing on AI and training solutions. Suppliers with a robust portfolio in AI consultancy and training services can leverage such procurement opportunities to expand into the public sector and enhance their service offerings within educational institutions. Given the nature of direct procurement, businesses that can position themselves as strategic partners to educational authorities stand to benefit significantly from similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Jisc AI capability development consultancy for the Open University in Wales

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056085-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,100 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80520000 - Training facilities

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 10:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056085-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056085-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.jisc.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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