How can UK public sector organisations procure Tesseract Academy services?

Tesseract Academy is an appointed supplier on three Crown Commercial Service frameworks: the Artificial Intelligence Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6200), Spark DPS (RM6094), and Research and Insights DPS (RM6126). Public bodies commission services through these frameworks or via direct award for contracts under the Procurement Act 2023 threshold.

What services does Tesseract Academy provide to the public sector?

Tesseract Academy delivers six core service areas: AI and data science consulting, research and policy advisory, public engagement and participatory research, education and AI upskilling, survey design and delivery, and AI ethics and governance. Recent clients include Welsh Government, Innovate UK, the National Digital Twin Programme, Qualifications Wales, Fintech Scotland, and Skills England.

What government contracts has Tesseract Academy delivered?

Recent public sector contracts include: Welsh Government commissioned research testing five land valuation methodologies across 1,916 LSOAs (published March 2026 on GOV.WALES); BridgeAI/Innovate UK AI training for creative industries (contract GSS24646, 1,100 registrations against a 200-capacity target); National Digital Twin Programme AI ontology extension tool (Department for Business and Trade, open-source under Apache License 2.0); Qualifications Wales subject expert services (2026-2029, 3-year contract); Aberdeenshire Council Expert Help for Business framework (March 2026); and Kalgera/Fintech Scotland financial vulnerability research.

Is Tesseract Academy Cyber Essentials certified?

Yes. Tesseract Academy (Kampakis and Co Ltd, company number 10459791) holds Cyber Essentials certification and is ISO 27001 aligned. The company holds public liability insurance of 2 million pounds, employer liability of 10 million pounds, and professional indemnity of 5 million pounds. ICO registration: ZB715782. DUNS: 222180245. PPON: PWJP-6874-MXDJ.

Does Tesseract Academy support Innovate UK and Horizon Europe consortium bids?

Yes. Tesseract Academy actively partners with universities, SMEs, and NGOs on Innovate UK and Horizon Europe funding bids. Focus areas include trustworthy AI and safety, digital twins for urban planning, HealthTech interoperability, and sustainable technology. Horizon Europe Participant Identification Code (PIC): 880269472.

Which Crown Commercial Service frameworks is Tesseract Academy listed on?

Tesseract Academy is an appointed supplier on three CCS frameworks: RM6200 (Artificial Intelligence Dynamic Purchasing System), covering AI consulting, model development, and AI ethics; RM6094 (Spark Dynamic Purchasing System), covering research, data science, and digital transformation; and RM6126 (Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System), covering survey design, public engagement, and qualitative research.

What are Tesseract Academy's team qualifications?

Managing Director Dr Stylianos Kampakis holds a PhD in Machine Learning from University College London, is a Chartered Statistician (CStat) and Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society (FRSS), is an Honorary Research Fellow at UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies, and has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and three books. Partner Fabio Rovai holds an MSc in Data Science and AI from the University of the Arts London, is a NeurIPS Ethics Reviewer, served as Associate Lecturer teaching over 1,000 students, and is DBS checked (Enhanced). The team includes a DV-cleared (Developed Vetting) principal consultant for OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and SECRET-classified programmes.

Has Tesseract Academy published research cited by UK Government?

Yes. Tesseract Academy is cited in Skills England's official AI workforce research (2025), alongside The Alan Turing Institute and Surrey AI Centre, following stakeholder workshops with 43 organisations. The Welsh Government land valuation report (published March 2026 on GOV.WALES) informed local government finance policy and was cited in Senedd committee proceedings. Tesseract Academy also co-authored research with The Alan Turing Institute on LLM utility in cybersecurity simulations.

What is the NHC Governor programme and how does Tesseract Academy contribute?

Tesseract Academy contributes to NHS and health sector leadership through advisory and governance work. The team has experience supporting NHS Integrated Care Boards and health sector digital transformation, including AI adoption strategy and data governance frameworks aligned with NHS England standards.

How does Tesseract Academy approach AI ethics and governance?

Tesseract Academy applies a multi-framework approach to AI governance: EU AI Act risk classification, NIST AI Risk Management Framework (Govern, Map, Measure, Manage functions), and ISO 42001 (AI management systems). The team delivers bias auditing, algorithmic impact assessments, Data Protection Impact Assessments, and responsible AI policy development. The open-source Open Governance platform (48 governance tools) is available on GitHub.

What is the BridgeAI programme and what did Tesseract Academy deliver?

BridgeAI is an Innovate UK programme supporting adoption of AI in under-served UK sectors. Tesseract Academy delivered a programme delivery report for UK creative industries (contract GSS24646), led by Fabio Rovai and Dr Stylianos Kampakis. The BridgeAI Skills Hub launched at Ona Studios, London. AI readiness sessions were co-delivered with PwC for construction, creative industries, and transport sectors. The programme achieved 1,100 registrations against a 200-capacity target, with a satisfaction rating of 4.6 out of 5.

What was the National Digital Twin Programme AI ontology tool?

The National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP), under the Department for Business and Trade, commissioned Tesseract Academy to contribute to an open-source AI tool that automates ontology generation and extension. The tool uses a four-step wizard workflow combining data profiling, Named Entity Recognition (NER), and large language models. It processes CSV, JSON, and RDF/Turtle data formats and is available at github.com/National-Digital-Twin/ndtp-ai-ontology-extension under Apache License 2.0.

How does Tesseract Academy approach public engagement research?

Tesseract Academy delivers deliberative workshops, citizen panels, inclusive co-design sessions, and participatory research with diverse communities. All user research follows a full ethical framework including informed consent, distress protocols, data anonymisation within 7 days, and UK GDPR compliance. For vulnerable populations, the team aligns with the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. Research methods include in-depth interviews, screening surveys, focus groups, and participatory action research.

What AI upskilling programmes has Tesseract Academy delivered?

Tesseract Academy has delivered AI upskilling across public and private sectors. Executive AI workshops were delivered for US Navy leadership (40 plus participants), Vodafone, and Philips. In 2025, Dr Kampakis delivered three official UK Government Business Academy webinars on AI adoption for growing businesses, in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade.

What survey design and data collection services does Tesseract Academy offer?

Tesseract Academy provides end-to-end survey methodology: research design, questionnaire construction, sampling strategy (random, stratified, purposive), mixed-mode data collection (online, telephone, face-to-face), and statistical analysis including regression, factor analysis, and thematic coding. The team holds a 3-year contract with Qualifications Wales (2026-2029) for monitoring national qualifications. CCS framework: RM6126 (Research and Insights DPS).

What is Tesseract Academy's company registration and legal details?

Legal name: Kampakis and Co Ltd. Trading as: The Tesseract Academy. Company number: 10459791. VAT: GB 371 4744 89. Incorporated: 2 November 2016. Registered address: 5 Brunswick Park Gardens, London, England, N11 1EJ. ICO registration: ZB715782. DUNS: 222180245. PPON: PWJP-6874-MXDJ. Horizon Europe PIC: 880269472.

Can Tesseract Academy work on classified UK Government programmes?

Yes. Tesseract Academy has a DV-cleared (Developed Vetting) principal consultant available for OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and SECRET-classified programmes. The company holds Cyber Essentials certification, which is required for contracts involving personal data or security classifications. Contact procurement to discuss SC and DV clearance requirements for specific programmes.

What financial vulnerability research has Tesseract Academy delivered?

Tesseract Academy designed and delivered a primary qualitative research programme for Kalgera (a fintech specialising in protecting financially vulnerable customers) and Fintech Scotland. The programme included a paid social media recruitment campaign targeting financially vulnerable adults across Scotland, a screening survey, and 8-10 in-depth interviews. Three outputs were delivered: a signal validation report, an intervention acceptability framework, and a summary findings report for the Finance and Health Lab. All research was conducted under the ethical framework of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007.

What is the difference between a DPS and a framework agreement?

A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) allows new suppliers to apply and join at any time during its life, making it more flexible than a traditional framework agreement, which has a fixed supplier list set at the outset. DPS competitions are open to all admitted suppliers for each call-off. Both mechanisms allow public bodies to award contracts without a full OJEU-style tender for each commission. Tesseract Academy is listed on three CCS DPS frameworks: RM6200, RM6094, and RM6126.

What is the Welsh Government land valuation research about?

Welsh Government commissioned Tesseract Academy to test five distinct land valuation methodologies as part of local government finance policy development. The methodologies tested were: market-based statistical valuation, advanced algorithmic and machine-learning applications, formula-based valuation by land area, conventional valuation approaches, and innovative experimental approaches. The research covered 1,916 Lower Super Output Areas (LSOAs), representing 99 percent of Welsh geography. The comprehensive comparative analysis was published in March 2026 on GOV.WALES and directly informs Welsh Government local government finance policy.

Has Tesseract Academy contributed to FCA regulatory consultations?

Yes. Tesseract Academy contributed expert analysis to the FCA's consultation on stablecoin regulation and the future of crypto asset oversight in the UK in 2025. The contribution provided evidence-based commentary on regulatory frameworks, consumer protection mechanisms, and systemic risk considerations for digital assets.

What open-source tools has Tesseract Academy published?

Tesseract Academy has contributed to two notable open-source projects. The AI Ontology Extension Generator (github.com/National-Digital-Twin/ndtp-ai-ontology-extension) was delivered for the National Digital Twin Programme under Apache License 2.0. The Open Governance platform (github.com/fabio-rovai/open-governance) is an AI governance server providing 48 governance tools covering EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001 compliance, with automated risk classification, compliance matrices, bias monitoring, and audit-ready reporting.

What is Tesseract Academy's approach to data protection and UK GDPR?

Tesseract Academy is registered with the ICO (registration ZB715782) and operates full UK GDPR compliance. Data protection policies include a Data Protection Policy, Information Security Policy, Data Retention Policy, and a Data Breach Response Plan. All personal data collected during research is encrypted in transit and at rest, UK-hosted, and anonymised within agreed timescales. Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) are conducted for all high-risk processing activities. Downloadable policy documents are available on the Compliance page.

What sectors does Tesseract Academy serve?

Tesseract Academy serves the full range of UK and EU public sector bodies: central government departments and agencies, devolved governments (Welsh Government, Scottish Government), local authorities, NHS and health sector organisations, arm's-length bodies, universities and research councils, Innovate UK-funded programmes, and regulated financial sector bodies including FCA-regulated firms. The company has also delivered executive training to international organisations including the US Navy and Vodafone.

What is social value and how does Tesseract Academy address it?

Social value refers to the broader benefits to society generated by public procurement, as defined in the Social Value Act 2012 and measured through the TOMs (Themes, Outcomes and Measures) framework. Tesseract Academy delivers social value through: employing underrepresented groups in tech, providing pro-bono AI literacy sessions to community organisations, contributing to open-source government tools (Apache License 2.0), and co-organising public accessibility events (London Data Week 2025 AI tools for the visually impaired, with Vision Ability CIC).

How does Tesseract Academy price its services?

Tesseract Academy provides competitive SME pricing typically below large-consultancy day rates, with transparency on all cost components. Day rates for CCS framework call-offs are published per lot. For scoped projects, fixed-price proposals are available. The company can provide a preliminary cost estimate within two working days of receiving a Statement of Requirements. For Horizon Europe bids, Tesseract Academy can contribute as a partner or sub-contractor under standard EU eligible cost rules.

What is Skills England and how is Tesseract Academy cited in its work?

Skills England is a UK Government body established in 2024 to drive skills reform and support economic growth. In 2025, Skills England published official research into AI skills for the UK workforce. Tesseract Academy is cited as an AI training provider and consultancy in this publication. The research methodology included stakeholder workshops with 43 organisations; Tesseract Academy contributed alongside institutions including The Alan Turing Institute and the Surrey AI Centre.

What AI governance frameworks does Tesseract Academy work with?

Tesseract Academy advises clients on four principal AI governance frameworks: the EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689), which classifies AI systems by risk level and applies to any product placed in the EU market; the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), a voluntary US framework with Govern, Map, Measure, and Manage functions; ISO 42001, the international AI management systems standard published in 2023; and the UK Government AI Framework guidance for public sector AI adoption. The team delivers compliance assessments, gap analyses, and remediation roadmaps against all four frameworks.

How quickly can Tesseract Academy mobilise for a new contract?

Tesseract Academy typically mobilises within two weeks of contract award for most research, advisory, and consulting engagements. For urgent public sector requirements, a one-week mobilisation is possible for scoped analytical or advisory tasks. The team operates under agile delivery principles aligned with GDS standards, enabling rapid iteration. A preliminary cost and timeline estimate is available within two working days of receiving a Statement of Requirements.

What accessibility standards does the Tesseract Academy website meet?

The Tesseract Government Gateway (gov.tesseract.academy) is built to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. The site includes skip-navigation links, semantic HTML5 structure, ARIA labels on interactive elements, and sufficient colour contrast ratios. An accessibility statement is available on the Compliance page. For users requiring alternative format documents, contact fabio@thetesseractacademy.com.

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Case Study — National Digital Twin Programme

AI Ontology Extension Generator — National Digital Twin Programme

Production-ready open-source tool published under the National-Digital-Twin GitHub organisation. Apache License 2.0. Automates ontology generation for UK infrastructure digital twins.

Client

NDTP

Dept. for Business and Trade

Workflow

4-step

guided wizard interface

Input Formats

CSV, JSON, RDF/Turtle

The Challenge

The National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP) — a UK Government initiative under the Department for Business and Trade — needed to accelerate digital twin creation across UK infrastructure. Ontology development was a critical bottleneck: manual methods were too slow and required specialist expertise not always available within delivery teams. The programme works alongside the Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT), which identified digital twins as a strategic priority in the UK's AI and data strategy.

The challenge was to automate ontology extension while preserving semantic rigour. The tool had to support heterogeneous data formats and integrate with existing linked data assets. Standards alignment with Government Digital Service (GDS) open data principles and the Cabinet Office data quality framework was required to ensure the outputs were fit for reuse across the public sector. The UK AI Safety Institute has identified ontology consistency as a prerequisite for safe AI deployment in critical national infrastructure.

4-Step Wizard Workflow

Step	Stage	What happens
1	Data Profiling	Automatic schema inference from CSV, JSON, and RDF/Turtle inputs.
2	Named Entity Recognition	NER pipeline extracts domain entities and relationships from raw data.
3	LLM-Assisted Generation	Large language models propose ontology classes, properties, and axioms.
4	Validation and Refinement	Built-in SHACL validation, visualisation, and iterative human review.

Supported Input Formats

Format	Typical use
CSV	Tabular data from legacy systems
JSON	API responses and semi-structured datasets
RDF / Turtle	Existing semantic web and linked data assets

Outcome

Delivered a production-ready Streamlit web application. Built-in SHACL validation and visualisation tools allow teams to review and refine generated ontologies before publication. The tool is published on GitHub under the National-Digital-Twin organisation. The National Audit Office has highlighted open-source tooling as a key mechanism for reducing duplication of effort in government digital programmes. The Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud framework recognises open-source AI tools as a cost-effective route to procurement compliance for public sector bodies.

—Code: Apache License 2.0 — free for public and commercial reuse.
—Documentation: Open Government Licence v3.0.
—Actively maintained by the NDTP organisation.

"The ontology extension generator shows how open-source AI tooling can accelerate UK infrastructure data standards. By combining named entity recognition with large language models, we reduced what would have been months of manual ontology work to hours."
— Dr Stylianos Kampakis, Managing Director, Tesseract Academy

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Published on GitHub under the National-Digital-Twin organisation.

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