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AI Champion Programme

  • First published: 11 June 2026
  • Last modified: 11 June 2026
  • Version: 1
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae0a
Published by:
Development Bank of Wales
Authority ID:
AA0555
Publication date:
11 June 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
UK6
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The Development Bank of Wales has awarded a contract to VisVira Ltd for the delivery of an AI Champions Adoption and Enablement Programme, following publication of a UK5 Transparency Notice.

This is a direct award to ensure continuity of specialist AI adoption support and to build on previous AI Foundations training delivered across the organisation. VisVira Ltd has been selected based on its proven capability and experience in delivering structured AI adoption programmes aligned to Microsoft Copilot and organisational change.

The contract covers a six-month structured programme designed to embed AI capability within the organisation through a Champion-led model. The programme will establish a network of approximately 30 AI Champions across DBW and support the transition from awareness to sustained, embedded use of AI in day-to-day operations.

The scope of the contract includes:

Delivery of structured workshops, champion clinics, and showcase sessions

Development and prioritisation of business-led AI use cases

Support for creation of no-code or low-code AI-enabled solutions

Ongoing adoption support, governance, and reporting

Establishment of a scalable AI adoption framework

The intended outcomes of the programme include:

Increased and consistent use of Microsoft Copilot across teams

Delivery of practical, high-value business use cases

Improved operational efficiency and productivity

Creation of a sustainable, internally owned adoption model

This award supports DBW’s strategic objective to enhance productivity, innovation, and digital capability through responsible adoption of artificial intelligence.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

DBW00217.00

Procurement description

The Development Bank of Wales has awarded a contract to VisVira Ltd for the delivery of an AI Champions Adoption and Enablement Programme, following publication of a UK5 Transparency Notice.

This is a direct award to ensure continuity of specialist AI adoption support and to build on previous AI Foundations training delivered across the organisation. VisVira Ltd has been selected based on its proven capability and experience in delivering structured AI adoption programmes aligned to Microsoft Copilot and organisational change.

The contract covers a six-month structured programme designed to embed AI capability within the organisation through a Champion-led model. The programme will establish a network of approximately 30 AI Champions across DBW and support the transition from awareness to sustained, embedded use of AI in day-to-day operations.

The scope of the contract includes:

Delivery of structured workshops, champion clinics, and showcase sessions

Development and prioritisation of business-led AI use cases

Support for creation of no-code or low-code AI-enabled solutions

Ongoing adoption support, governance, and reporting

Establishment of a scalable AI adoption framework

The intended outcomes of the programme include:

Increased and consistent use of Microsoft Copilot across teams

Delivery of practical, high-value business use cases

Improved operational efficiency and productivity

Creation of a sustainable, internally owned adoption model

This award supports DBW’s strategic objective to enhance productivity, innovation, and digital capability through responsible adoption of artificial intelligence.

Contracting authority

Development Bank of Wales

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Development Bank of Wales plc

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF10 4BZ

Country: United Kingdom

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 Ltd

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

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
80000000 Education and training services Education

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

About the buyer

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