Skills England - AI Contract

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Published: Nov 2, 2026

Updated: Nov 4, 2026

Source: UK Contracts Finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Ipsos (market research) Limited — £225,211

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 225,211.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Provision of research services to assess the impact of AI on workforce and skills demand within the Digital and Technology sector, identifying emerging skills needs, occupational changes and implications for future workforce planning and skills investment. CPV: Research services (73110000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on November 2, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: CF-0039300DQH00000FUqLV2A1. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued 3 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 3 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: November 2, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference CF-0039300DQH00000FUqLV2A1 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Ipsos (market research) Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Ipsos (market research) Limited was awarded the contract for £225,211. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.