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GMCA 969 MMU GMCA Knowledge Transfer Partnership Agreement

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Jan 2025 at 13:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the project titled "GMCA 969 MMU GMCA Knowledge Transfer Partnership Agreement." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000) and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, and the tender stage concluded on 30th April 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £75,179, commenced on 22nd January 2025 and is set to end on 19th June 2026. The key deadline for the award stage was 29th August 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AI research and consultancy services, particularly those with a strong academic focus. The project aims to develop an assessment methodology and tool to better understand the risks, limitations, and opportunities of AI, which can lead to collaborations and further consultancy opportunities within the public sector. Large research institutions and consultancy firms that have expertise in AI and knowledge transfer partnerships are well-suited to compete in such tenders, facilitating their growth through strategic involvement in high-impact public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 969 MMU GMCA Knowledge Transfer Partnership Agreement

Notice Description

The GM Information Strategy has identified a need for academic input to help design, test and implement an assessment methodology / tool that allows users to understand the risks, limitations, and opportunities of AI. This support is needed due to: - Lack of extensive knowledge and understanding about AI - Lack of visibility of how current AI tools are used (both internally and across wider Public Sector) - Need for greater visibility of the impacts, risks, and opportunities of AI tools

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a2d0702-caa6-4ee9-9573-feee30f97f73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44c0bab7-573b-43b0-bdc8-d67f58d9a9a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£75,179 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,179 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 19 Jun 2026 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Kelechi Iheanachor
Contact Email
kelechi.iheanachor@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1616083577

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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