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UKRI-3797 AI Skills Hub

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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15 Jan 2025 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKRI-3797 AI Skills Hub" by UK Research & Innovation has reached the award stage. The buying organisation, based in Swindon, UK, is contracting PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to deliver business and management consultancy services. This tender aims to establish an AI Skills Hub to address the gap in data and AI skills, benefiting various sectors of the UK economy. The procurement, following an open procedure, had a tender period ending on 16 December 2024. The contract period starts on 17 December 2024 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026. The total value of the contract is GBP 4,148,645.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy services or AI and machine learning sectors. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are encouraged to participate, fostering innovation and skill development across industries. Companies engaged in AI adoption and skills training will find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and contributing to national productivity improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3797 AI Skills Hub

Notice Description

Contract Award by United Kingdom research and Innovation through its component body Innovate for AI Skills Hub to UK business beneficiaries as part of a larger programme of activities that seek to stimulate adoption and diffusion of AI & ML in the UK. The skills hub will stimulate adoption by addressing one of the major barriers in AI adoption, identified by both government and industry surveys, as the gap in data and AI skills in the industry. Achieving this objective will have a positive impact on underperforming sectors and on UK productivity, ensuring AI benefits all sectors of the UK economy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71257738-2205-4998-9ff9-a523bf5808ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36fba24e-42b9-4081-a3df-3b0ec79e7c89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,148,645 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,148,645 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 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
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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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