Question 1

How can UK public sector organisations procure Tesseract Academy services?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What services does Tesseract Academy provide to the public sector?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What government contracts has Tesseract Academy delivered?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Is Tesseract Academy Cyber Essentials certified?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Which Crown Commercial Service frameworks is Tesseract Academy listed on?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are Tesseract Academy's team qualifications?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Has Tesseract Academy published research cited by UK Government?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

How does Tesseract Academy approach AI ethics and governance?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

What was the National Digital Twin Programme AI ontology tool?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

How does Tesseract Academy approach public engagement research?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What AI upskilling programmes has Tesseract Academy delivered?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

Can Tesseract Academy work on classified UK Government programmes?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

What financial vulnerability research has Tesseract Academy delivered?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

What is the Welsh Government land valuation research about?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

Has Tesseract Academy contributed to FCA regulatory consultations?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

What open-source tools has Tesseract Academy published?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

What sectors does Tesseract Academy serve?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 26

How does Tesseract Academy price its services?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 28

What AI governance frameworks does Tesseract Academy work with?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 29

How quickly can Tesseract Academy mobilise for a new contract?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 30

What accessibility standards does the Tesseract Academy website meet?

Accepted Answer

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.

Use Cases

Testing Land Valuation Methods: Welsh Government

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AI Ontology Extension Generator: National Digital Twin Programme

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BridgeAI Programme: AI for UK Creatives

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Financial Vulnerability Research: Kalgera / Fintech Scotland

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