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UKRI-1992 An Education Platform for Quantum Computing

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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14 Jul 2022 at 09:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for an educational platform titled "UKRI-1992 An Education Platform for Quantum Computing." This initiative falls under the educational software development services category and is based in the UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 27 June 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £81,000, commenced on 14 July 2022 and is set to conclude on 14 June 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in educational software development, particularly those specialising in platforms that deliver training in advanced technologies like quantum computing. Businesses with the capability to provide cloud-accessible educational tools or training resources would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, fostering growth in this emerging and specialised sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-1992 An Education Platform for Quantum Computing

Notice Description

The UK's National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) seeks to purchase an enterprise licence for a cloud-accessible, educational training platform aimed at familiarising students in higher education, as well as professionals in industry and business, with key concepts in quantum computing, without the requirement for formal training in a related field (such as PhD-level physics, mathematics, and computer science).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-274a5758-9fcc-4dfe-b180-5fe90fcd60ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29c9abc6-96f8-4814-b164-051afe810ce3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£81,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2022 - 14 Jun 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Q-CTRL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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