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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£2,000,000

AI platform for use by Staff and Students at The University Of Kent

Published
Published 19 December 2025
Deadline
Closed 16 January 2026

Overview

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.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£2,000,000
Procedure
Selective
Published
19 December 2025
Questions by
9 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Software package and information systemsIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,257,010
Award date
10 February 2026
Contract period
27 February 2026 → 31 March 2028
Winner
  • OPENAI UK LTD

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    10 February 2026

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  2. Contract Notice

    22 December 2025

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  3. Prior Information Notice

    19 December 2025

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Awarded: AI platform for use by Staff and Students at The University Of Kent — won by OPENAI UK LTD — Skim