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Mobilising the AI economic case and the development of an AI Adoption Roadmap for the West Midlands region

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Feb 2025 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process titled "Mobilising the AI economic case and the development of an AI Adoption Roadmap for the West Midlands region." This project falls under the Business and management consultancy and related services industry category and aims to advance AI adoption in the region through economic mobilisation and the creation of sector-specific roadmaps. The value of the contract is £59,000. The tender utilised a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 16th December 2024. The contract is scheduled to start on 22nd January 2025 and will end on 31st March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy, particularly those with expertise in AI. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, were well-suited to compete in this tender due to its suitability criteria. The awarded contract to ANDigital Ltd highlights the potential for businesses in AI and consultancy services to expand their portfolio and augment their presence in the West Midlands region by contributing to the strategic development of AI initiatives.

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Notice Title

Mobilising the AI economic case and the development of an AI Adoption Roadmap for the West Midlands region

Notice Description

An RfQ was developed to commission an organisation to lead the further development of the region's approach to Artifical Intelligence Adoption, both in terms of mobilising an existing economic case, and developing a set of sector specific adoption roadmaps. The primary output will be a set of roadmaps and a list of AI interventions suggested for the region to take forward.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61706a12-56ff-4838-90de-044cdd4eb8ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508ca773-cdc4-4edf-819b-eb4457fac77e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Bhupinder Chadha
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0121 214 7302

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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