AI platform for use by Staff and Students at The University Of Kent
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£3.3m
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
10 Feb 2026
Description
The University of Kent has procured an enterprise-grade Generative AI platform to support teaching, learning, research, accessibility, and operational efficiency. The platform must provide a secure, institutionally governed AI environment; support student learning and staff productivity; reduce institutional risk; and enable scalable, compliant AI use across the university. Full details are available in the documentation. Due to the academic timetable, there are limited opportunities in the year to implement with a target date of approximately April 2026.
Scope
- Reference
- MR25_009
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 27 Feb 2026 to 31 Mar 2028Possible extension to 31 Mar 2031
3 x 12 month extension options to be exercised at the Authority's discretion.
- CPV classifications
- 4800000072000000
- Contract locations
- South East England, United Kingdom
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | — | price | 20.00% |
| Technical | — | quality | 80.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Detailed in the PSQ that will be supplied at Preferred Bidder stage
Detailed in the RFP documentation including all legislatory and regulatory compliance.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£3.3m
Award date
10 Feb 2026
Contract start
20 Feb 2026
Contract end
30 Apr 2028