Award

AI Upskilling at TCE

THE CROWN ESTATE

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27 Mar 2025 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by The Crown Estate, titled "AI Upskilling at TCE", falls under the industry category of Specialist Training Services (CPV code 80510000). The procurement stage has reached the award phase with the contract awarded on 28th August 2024. This tender involves providing AI upskilling services across the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting from 30th August 2024 and concluding on 30th August 2025. The procurement method employed is direct with a single tender action below the threshold, and the total contract value is £44,685.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in AI and professional training services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given that The Crown Estate has opted for a direct procurement method, this could be a valuable chance for SMEs to establish or strengthen their relationship with a major government buyer. The successful supplier for this contract is Inversity Ltd, an SME, indicating that similar-sized firms with expertise in AI training are well-suited to compete for such opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Upskilling at TCE

Notice Description

AI Upskilling at The Crown Estate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45a29d08-f15e-40c3-8ac9-5ab04166f19a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2eb091c-25a0-42de-9d5b-a27c5f6e953a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,685 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,685 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2025 1-2 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
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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