Buyer Name: The University Of Kent
Buyer Address: The Registry,, Canterbury, UKJ44, CT2 7NZ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@kent.ac.uk
AI platform for use by Staff and Students at The University Of Kent
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
selective
selective
Value
3257010.0 GBP
3257010.0 GBP
Published
10 Feb 2026, 18:44
10 Feb 2026, 18:44
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
20 Feb 2026, 00:00
20 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
30 Apr 2028, 22:59
30 Apr 2028, 22:59
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CPV
48000000 - Software package and information systems
48000000 - Software package and information systems
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Awarded To
OPENAI UK LTD
OPENAI UK LTD
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Description
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.
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
Awards
Award Title: AI platform for use by Staff and Students at The University Of Kent
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