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    ContractsPost-Award Grant Administration Services - Market Engagement
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    Post-Award Grant Administration Services - Market Engagement

    AISI is seeking market feedback on outsourcing grant administration services for its £20 million research grants portfolio.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 25 Sept 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender

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    25 September 2026
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    The Artificial Intelligence Security Institute (AISI) is exploring market options for outsourcing post-award grant administration services. AISI currently manages approximately £20 million in active research grants (around 100 awards ranging from £100,000 to £1,000,000 each) awarded to universities, research institutes, and non-profit organisations. This Request for Information seeks feedback from established grant administrators, specialist organisations, and experienced providers on their capability to deliver post-award services. Potential services include grant agreement execution, claims validation, payment processing, monitoring and reporting, assurance and audit controls, and grant closure activities. The Authority will retain decision-making authority with defined escalation thresholds for any delivery partner. Responses are sought to inform feasibility assessment and commercial viability; this is not a binding procurement. Should AISI proceed with procurement, it is anticipated to use the Fund Administration & Disbursement Services Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6322 FAADS). Interested suppliers do not need to be currently appointed to RM6322 to respond, though they are encouraged to consider joining the DPS.

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