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UKRI-6347 - Trusted AI Adoption

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “UKRI-6347 - Trusted AI Adoption”. Bids close on 5 November 2026, 14:00 GMT; the estimated value is £800,000. Who can bid: Open to small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Research contract on trusted AI adoption in finance, professional and legal services, for SMEs and VCSEs

UK Research & Innovation is buying services to support trusted AI adoption across financial, professional and business services, split into three lots: cross-cutting regulation and assurance, financial services, and legal services. The estimated total value is £800,000 excluding VAT, running from 17 December 2026 to 11 July 2027, with an optional three-month extension. It is an open-procedure services contract across the United Kingdom.

Who can win it

  • Open to small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises

Key facts

Estimated value
£800,000
Contract period
17 December 2026 to 11 July 2027, with possible extension to 11 October 2027
How bids are judged
90% technical and quality, 10% price
Published
06 Oct 2026

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