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Cymraeg

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AI Champion Programme

  • First published: 04 June 2026
  • Last modified: 04 June 2026
  • Version: 1

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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae0a
Published by:
Development Bank of Wales
Authority ID:
AA0555
Publication date:
04 June 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
UK5
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

This transparency notice is being published to advise the market of Development Bank of Wales’ intention to award a contract to VisVira for the delivery of an AI Champions Programme. The programme will support the adoption and effective use of Microsoft Copilot and approved AI tools across the organisation by developing a network of trained AI Champions, providing targeted workshops and coaching, and embedding good governance and compliance in day-to-day AI use. DBW considers that a direct award is justified due to the supplier’s previous relevant work with the organisation, their knowledge of DBW’s existing AI programme and strategic objectives, and the need to maintain continuity and momentum in delivery.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

DBW00217.00

Procurement description

This transparency notice is being published to advise the market of Development Bank of Wales’ intention to award a contract to VisVira for the delivery of an AI Champions Programme. The programme will support the adoption and effective use of Microsoft Copilot and approved AI tools across the organisation by developing a network of trained AI Champions, providing targeted workshops and coaching, and embedding good governance and compliance in day-to-day AI use. DBW considers that a direct award is justified due to the supplier’s previous relevant work with the organisation, their knowledge of DBW’s existing AI programme and strategic objectives, and the need to maintain continuity and momentum in delivery.

Contracting authority

Development Bank of Wales

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Development Bank of Wales plc

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF10 4BZ

Country: Germany

Website: http://www.developmentbank.wales

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWM-6438-QYVP

Contact name: Leanne Millard

Email: leanne.millard@developmentbank.wales

Telephone: +442920801715

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Supplier

VisVira

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Nazareth Chapel, Parc Gitto

Town/City: Llanelli

Postcode: SA14 9LA

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHQM-6786-WHYV

Email: andrea@visvira.ai

Type:

  • SME

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - without competition

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1 Status: Complete

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract

AI Champion Programme

ID: 1

Status: Pending

Related lots

1

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

15 June 2026, 23:59PM

Value

58500.00 GBP Excluding VAT

70200.00 GBP Including VAT

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

16 June 2026, 00:00AM to 15 June 2027, 23:59PM

Suppliers

  • GB-PPON-PHQM-6786-WHYV

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
There are no commodity categories for this notice.

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
04 June 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK5
Version:
1
Authority name:
Development Bank of Wales
Publication date:
11 June 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK6
Version:
1
Authority name:
Development Bank of Wales
Publication date:
24 June 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK7
Version:
1
Authority name:
Development Bank of Wales

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Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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