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Provision of an AI Character Generated Learning Tool

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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02 Oct 2024 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of an AI Character Generated Learning Tool. This project falls under the category of Educational software development services, with a budget of £40,000 GBP. The tender was carried out using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 24th September 2024 and will span from 24th September 2024 to 23rd September 2025. The CCS, located in Liverpool, England, managed this procurement process to enhance staff development through a generative AI virtual human tool designed to support conversations within the HR self-service model.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software development, particularly those with a focus on AI and virtual learning tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements, as the CCS has indicated a preference for such suppliers. Firms that provide innovative AI solutions capable of enhancing staff training and HR processes will find this procurement especially relevant for business growth and establishing partnerships with a significant public sector buyer.

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Notice Title

Provision of an AI Character Generated Learning Tool

Notice Description

Provision of a Generative AI Virtual Human tool to provide characters to support staff development in undertaking conversations as part of the HR self-service model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-045f39ad-cbda-455e-9e9c-f092b30b16a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eecc2d5-076b-4876-b1c4-16b02b9856ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2024 - 23 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Crown Commercial Service : Cabinet Office
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102222

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTIHEALTH

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