AIRR Programme Lead and Design Support

DSITcontractContracts FinderRef tender_524608/1591739SME suitableVCSE suitablecomplete

Estimated value

£498k

Awarded value

£498k

Awarded 22 Jun 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

07 Jul 2026

Deadline 30 Jun 2026

Description

This contract provides continued specialist advisory support to DSIT across cloud and HPC procurement and strategic programme development activities. The supplier will provide technical, commercial and strategic expertise on a flexible call-off basis, supporting the refinement of cloud procurement activity and the development of options and delivery plans for the future expansion of the AI Research Resource (AIRR). The extension ensures continuity of knowledge and specialist capability during a critical phase of programme delivery and decision-making.

Scope

Reference
tender_524608/1591739
Total value
£498,300 excluding VAT
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Jun 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
CPV classifications
71356000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission & procedure

Submission deadline
30 Jun 2026, 11:00 am

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£498k

Award date

22 Jun 2026

Contract start

30 Jun 2026

Contract end

31 Dec 2026