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title: "AI for Good"
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# AI for Good

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e1aa

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## Summary

The University of Liverpool is inviting tenders for the "AI for Good" programme, aimed at promoting responsible adoption of artificial intelligence among early-stage entrepreneurs in the Liverpool City Region. This procurement process, in collaboration with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, is currently in the tender stage with a submission deadline of 11th September 2026. The programme will run from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a budget of £90,000 and falls under the services category, specifically involving financial consultancy services. The procurement method is an open below-threshold competition, encouraging electronic submissions.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in digital engineering and AI integration, particularly those supporting early-stage ventures. Companies focusing on financial consultancy or those seeking to expand their operations in the Liverpool area would be well-suited to compete. The programme's focus on supporting SMEs and VCSE organisations in adopting AI aligns with strategic growth and innovation goals, fostering regional development and offering businesses a chance to contribute to impactful projects addressing local challenges.

## Notice

You are invited to tender for the design and delivery of the AI for Good programme on behalf of the Institute of Digital Engineering and Autonomous Systems (IDEAS) at the University of Liverpool, working in collaboration with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA). Any resulting contract will be subject to the University of Liverpool's Terms and Conditions of Contract (Document E). The University seeks to appoint a provider to design and deliver 'AI for Good', a six-month, fully funded programme supporting a minimum cohort of ten early-stage entrepreneurs - pre-registered, pre-trading, or trading for less than 24 months - across the Liverpool City Region to adopt artificial intelligence responsibly in ventures that address regional challenges and align with the strategic priorities of the Combined Authority. The maximum budget available is PS75,000 excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076356-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L69 7ZX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 14:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076356-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076356-2026
  11th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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