Award

Consultant for ERDF Greater Manchester AI Foundry

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Nov 2020 at 11:40

Tender

29 Sep 2020 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Lancaster University, is seeking a consultant for the "Consultant for ERDF Greater Manchester AI Foundry" project. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services related to artificial intelligence. The tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on December 1, 2020, and end on December 31, 2022. The tender was published on September 29, 2020, and submissions were required by October 30, 2020. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which is applicable for contracts below the specified threshold, and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in a project aimed at fostering understanding of artificial intelligence within SMEs in Greater Manchester. Companies with expertise in recruitment and consultancy services in technology and AI are ideally positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, involvement in such programmes can enhance a firm's portfolio and credibility in the growing field of artificial intelligence consultancy.

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Notice Title

Consultant for ERDF Greater Manchester AI Foundry

Notice Description

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the services described. Lancaster University has successfully secured European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the England European Structural and Investment Fund Programme (ESIF) 2014 to 2020. Lancaster University are seeking to appoint a consultant with appropriate expertise to undertake the recruitment for and execution of an ERDF business accelerator programme for SMEs in Greater Manchester to increase understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with artificial intelligence. To apply please go to our e-tendering website at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home Please note that any clarifications on the contents of this ITT must be sent to us by 10am 26th October. Any clarifications received after that point may not receive a response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-441288ba-8544-48e2-8d23-8656951e2016
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8b9a84-bf9a-4948-a37f-75643ed9e0a0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IN4.0 GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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