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ARIA COMPASS
E-Learning · CPD Accredited · EU AI Act Article 4 Compliant

ARIA Compass
Foundation

Six Modules CPD Accredited EU AI Act Art. 4 ISO/IEC 42001:2023 PPN 017 Referenced Bid Lifecycle Mapped 1.5 CPD Hours v1.0 · April 2026
This document contains the complete curriculum, learning scripts, scenario designs, assessment questions, and facilitator notes for the ARIA Compass Foundation AI Literacy for Bid Professionals e-learning course. It is the master authoring document from which all platform content is to be built. All six modules are contained within this document. The course satisfies the AI literacy obligations placed on deployer organisations under Article 4 of the EU AI Act (Regulation EU 2024/1689) and is designed specifically for bid professionals working in UK organisations that regularly tender for public sector contracts. The content uses recognised bid lifecycle terminology throughout.
ARIA Compass Foundation AI Literacy for Bid Professionals Version 1.0 · April 2026 · Bid Savvy Solutions Ltd
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Modules6 modules
CPD Hours1.5 hours
Pass Mark80% per module
Attempts2 before remediation
CertificateOn completion
DeliverySelf-paced online
AccessImmediate on enrolment
PrerequisiteNone required
Course Content

Six Modules. Full Coverage.

Accreditations & Compliance
  • CPD Accredited
  • EU AI Act Article 4 Compliant
  • ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Aligned
  • PPN 017 Referenced
  • UK Procurement Act 2023
  • Bid Lifecycle Mapped
Who Is This For?
  • Bid Managers
  • Bid Directors
  • Bid Writers
  • Commercial Directors
  • Heads of Bids
What Buyers & Bid Leaders Ask First
Do I need a technical AI background?+
No. Every lesson is written in bid lifecycle terminology you already know. Zero technical background required.
How long do I have access?+
Lifetime access from enrolment. Complete entirely at your own pace across any device.
What if I fail an assessment?+
Two attempts per module. A remediation pathway is available before a third attempt is permitted.
Is ARIA Compass CPD accredited?+
Yes. Completing all six modules and passing all assessments at 80%+ earns a CPD-accredited certificate.
Can this be deployed for 50+ users?+
Yes. Enterprise licensing with organisational compliance dashboards is available. Contact victoria.milan@bidsavvy.io to discuss.
  • course content

Six Modules. Full Coverage.

MOD 01
AI in Bids: What It Is and Why It Matters NowBid lifecycle stage: Opportunity identification and qualification
10–12 mins0.2 CPD▼
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1.1 What AI actually means in your bid team.
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1.2 The bid lifecycle and where AI enters it.
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1.3 Why 2025 changed everything.
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Module 1 AssessmentAssessment
Key Regulation: Art. 3(56), Art. 4
MOD 02
Your Legal Obligations as a Bid Team DeployerBid lifecycle stage: Governance and planning
13–15 mins0.25 CPD▼
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2.1 What it means to be a deployer
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2.2 The six Articles you need to know
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2.3 The three lines of defence for AI governance
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2.4 ISO 42001 and why it matters
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Module 2 AssessmentAssessment
Key Regulation: Art. 4, 9, 13, 14, 26, 50
MOD 03
Buyer Expectations: PPN 017 and the Competitive LandscapeBid lifecycle stage: Bid strategy and qualification
10–12 mins0.2 CPD▼
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3.1 PPN 017: what it says and what it means
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3.2 Why this creates commercial risk for ungoverned bid teams
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3.3 How to respond to PPN 017 disclosure questions
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3.4 Bid qualification: adding AI governance to your risk assessment
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Module 3 AssessmentAssessment
Key Regulation: PPN 017 · Procurement Act 2023
MOD 04
Data, Risk and Prompt Hygiene in Bid PreparationBid lifecycle stage: Solution development and writing
13–15 mins0.25 CPD▼
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4.1 Data classification in the bid context
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4.2 Prompt hygiene: how to get what you need without exposing what you should not
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4.3 Recognising and responding to AI output failure modes
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Module 4 AssessmentAssessment
Key Regulation: Art. 9, 26 · ISO 42001 data governance
MOD 05
Validating AI Content: The Human Oversight StandardBid lifecycle stage: Review and approval
13–15 mins0.25 CPD▼
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5.1 What the human oversight standard actually requires
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5.2 The structured review process for AI-assisted bid content
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5.3 Content-specific verification requirements
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Module 5 AssessmentAssessment
Key Regulation: Art. 14, 26, 50
MOD 06
Governance in Practice: Implementing and Evidencing Your ControlsBid lifecycle stage: Submission and post-submission
12–14 mins0.25 CPD▼
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6.1 The three documents and how to use them
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6.2 Evidencing Article 4 compliance
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6.3 The quarterly governance review
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6.4 Learning from AI incidents in bid preparation
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6.5 Course completion and your continuing obligations
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Final AssessmentAssessment
Key Regulation: Art. 4, 26 · ISO 42001 lifecycle
Accreditations & Compliance
  • CPD Accredited
  • EU AI Act Article 4 Compliant
  • ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Aligned
  • PPN 017 Referenced
  • UK Procurement Act 2023
  • Bid Lifecycle Mapped
Who Is This For?
  • Bid Managers
  • Bid Directors
  • Bid Writers
  • Commercial Directors
  • Heads of Bids
Getting Started
Choose the route
that matches how you buy. Three simple steps from enrolment to CPD certificate — built for busy bid professionals.
01

Enrol & Access Instantly

Complete your enrolment and receive immediate access to all six modules. No scheduling, no waiting — start on your terms.

02

Complete at Your Pace

Work through each 10–15 minute module in bid lifecycle language you know. Pass end-of-module assessments at 80% to progress.

03

Earn Your Certificate

Pass all six assessments and receive your CPD-accredited certificate demonstrating EU AI Act Article 4 compliance to clients and commissioners.

Regulatory Coverage
Every relevant obligation,
at the right depth.
Regulation / StandardWhat It CoversCoverageLead Module
EU AI Act Art. 3(56)Definition of AI literacyFull CoverageModule 1
EU AI Act Art. 4AI literacy obligations for deployersFull CoverageModule 2
EU AI Act Art. 9Risk management systemsFull CoverageModules 2, 4
EU AI Act Art. 13Transparency obligationsFull CoverageModule 2
EU AI Act Art. 14Human oversight requirementsFull CoverageModule 5
EU AI Act Art. 26Deployer obligationsFull CoverageModules 2, 4, 5, 6
EU AI Act Art. 50Transparency for certain AI systemsFull CoverageModules 2, 5
UK PPN 017Procurement note on AI use in bidsFull CoverageModule 3
UK Procurement Act 2023Public sector procurement frameworkReferencedModule 3
ISO/IEC 42001:2023AI management system standardAlignedModules 4, 6

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