Award

UKRI-5675 - AI TRAINING

  • UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

UK5: Transparency notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-006959

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-060f55 (view related notices)

Published 27 January 2026, 10:23am



Scope

Reference

C0802

Description

Training system for utilising AI tools effectively with bespoke elements tailored to contracting authorities requirements which includes:

• Hands-on, role-specific skill building based on specific role profiles per user

• Automatic re-certification – additional learning modules based on fast moving AI tools without the need to repeat learning

• Measurable adoption metrics and real-time ROI dashboards

• Instant feedback and certification tracking

• GDPR-compliant security with SSO integration across multiple domains

• A dedicated instance with onboarding support

• Kick-off webinar, regular adoption reviews, and ongoing support

• Monthly content updates aligned to AI evolution and tool changes


Contract 1. UKRI-5675 - AI Copilot training

Supplier

Contract value

  • £278,000 excluding VAT
  • £333,600 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 February 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2028
  • 2 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Contract locations

  • UKK14 - Swindon

Other information

Description of risks to contract performance

None

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Direct award

Direct award justification

Single supplier - technical reasons

Supplier has unique knowledge unavailable from other suppliers


Supplier

Inversity Limited

  • Companies House: 14434231

86-90 3rd Floor, Paul Street,

London

EC2A 4NE

United Kingdom

Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1. UKRI-5675 - AI Copilot training


Contracting authority

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG

Polaris House

Swindon, Wiltshire

SN2 1FL

United Kingdom

Contact name: Corporate Procurement

Email: corporateprocurement@ukri.org

Website: https://www.ukri.org/

Region: UKK14 - Swindon

Organisation type: Public authority - central government