Find a TenderPlanned procurementPreliminary market engagement notice
Published 25 Sept 2026, 11:38 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Consultancy and training AI offer

Authority: Jisc (Public body)

ServicesAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: IT Services & Software (72) Delivery: UK
Published estimate£1,200,000≈ £400k / year · £1,200,000 inc. VAT
Tender notice expected Date not publishedfrom the planned procurement notice
Contract term 3 yrsstarts 1 Apr 2027

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Jisc is looking to build on its already successful AI in-house resource, and expand its consultancy and training provision in the AI space.

To achieve this we need to ensure we have a bank of suitably knowledgeable and experienced external consultants who can work in conjunction with Jisc colleagues as Associates, to deliver high quality, evidence based and bespoke AI focussed work to our members and customers.

Jisc are building a picture of that extended AI consultancy and training provision and are seeking input from potential Associates, as well as Jisc members and customers, to help us.

We would very much appreciate it, if, as part of this early pre-market engagement, as an interested Consultant, you would answer the following questions:

Questions

1. What experience do you have of developing AI policies, reports, guidance or strategic materials in an education setting? This could include work delivered inside a college, university or other education organisation, as well as external consultancy or advisory work.

2. What experience do you have of implementing AI, supporting AI adoption, or developing AI resources in an education setting? Please include examples such as learning technology, digital education, academic development, assessment, staff development, professional services, governance or student support.

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3. What experience do you have of delivering AI training, workshops or staff development using a pre-existing framework? Please include how you adapted delivery for different audiences while maintaining the intended approach and quality.

4. Which areas of Jisc’s work do you see your knowledge, skills and experience in AI being most applicable? e.g. technical, security, pedagogical, professional – please expand.

5. Would you be interested in working with Jisc on a framework for AI related consultancy and training projects? If so, please briefly explain what type of work you would be most interested in, your likely availability, and any practical constraints we should be aware of.

CPV: Systems and technical consultancy services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Lot 1Planned 3 yrsSMEVCSE
Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 — 1 Apr 2030 (3 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: UK
72220000 Systems and technical consultancy services

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Planned procurement
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
25 Sept 2026, 11:38 BST
Last source update
25 Sept 2026, 11:38 BST
Authority reference
Proc3433
Latest notice
Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
Classification (CPV)
Systems and technical consultancy services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-077a5a

How it was run

Submission deadline
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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London
  1. Planning notice publishedearlier today
    25 Sept 2026, 11:38 BST
  2. Market engagementin 13 days
    9 Oct 2026, 00:59 BSTWe are happy to accept this information in full or part, with any additional information you feel may be prudent. Responses can be sent to [email protected]. We would be grateful for responses to be received no later than Friday 9th October.
  3. Contract startsin 187 days
    1 Apr 2027, 01:00 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

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Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    25 Sept 2026, 11:38 BSTUK2

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

JISC

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: 05747339 · GB-PPON: PGYD-1575-ZHXX 4 Portwall Lane, Bristol, South West, BS1 6NB [email protected]

Official documents & specifications (1)

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