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# AI Champion Programme

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ai-champion-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-06ae0a). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Development Bank of Wales: "AI Champion Programme". Published status: complete. Contract Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Development Bank of Wales](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/development-bank-of-wales-GB-PPON-PCWM-6438-QYVP)
- **Contract Value (direct award):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - without competition
- **Main Category:** Not published
- **Classifications (CPV):** None published
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £58,500 (exc. VAT, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ai-champion-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-06ae0a#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06ae0a`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
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- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ai-champion-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-06ae0a#tl-md)

## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** AI Champion Programme (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **VisVira Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-PPON:PHQM-6786-WHYV`
  - Value: £58,500 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 24/05/2026

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** AI Champion Programme (active)
  - Signed Value: £585,000
  - Signed Date: 14/06/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F059499-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-24T13:58:48.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T04:40:32.842Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06ae0a