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title: "MSc Artificial Intelligence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e31a"
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# MSc Artificial Intelligence

Buyer: Department for Work & Pensions  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e31a

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions procured postgraduate staff training in artificial intelligence for 12 delegates. The MSc programme covers machine learning, deep learning and natural language processing, with practical skills to design, build and evaluate AI-enabled systems. It also covers ethical, secure and responsible AI aligned with Digital, Data and Technology standards. Study is part time and lasts 24 months. The programme is intended to be delivered within relatively close proximity to the educational institution where in-person attendance may be needed, for example for graduation, library use or an in-person meeting. The service is classified as staff training. Delivery covers the English regions from the North East and North West through Yorkshire and the Humber, the Midlands and East of England to London, the South East and South West.

The procurement is complete and was awarded directly without competition as a below-threshold purchase. The single lot was awarded to the University of Liverpool on 13 August 2026. The contract was signed on the same date and runs from 14 August 2026 to 12 August 2028. Its value is £80,761.50 excluding VAT, or £96,913.80 including VAT. The Department for Work & Pensions is the buyer and the University of Liverpool is the selected supplier. The published requirement was evaluated through the direct-award route rather than a competitive tender. The contract is active, and the award remains active. The arrangement covers one supplier and one training requirement for the Department’s delegates.

This requirement demonstrates demand for substantial, structured AI education for public-sector staff rather than a short introductory course. Suppliers well placed for comparable work would need recognised postgraduate teaching capability in machine learning, deep learning and natural language processing, together with practical instruction in designing, building and evaluating AI-enabled systems. They would also need credible expertise in ethical, secure and responsible AI and the ability to align learning with public-sector Digital, Data and Technology standards. Capacity to support 12 delegates through part-time study over two years is important, as is an educational setting close enough to allow occasional in-person attendance for activities such as graduation, library access or meetings. Universities and specialist providers with established academic and delivery infrastructure are the natural competitors.

## Notice

MSc Artificial Intelligence. * Postgraduate level learning in machine learning, deep learning and natural language processing. * Skills to design, build and evaluate AI enabled systems in practice. * Application of ethical, secure and responsible AI aligned to DDaT standards. Part time study over 24 months. Relatively close proximity to the educational if there are reasons to attend in person (e.g. graduation, library use, opting for an in person meeting) For 12 delegates. Processed by SSCL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076998-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2026 - 12 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,761 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Department for Work & Pensions |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Postcode area | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2026 at 07:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076998-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076998-2026
  13th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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