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Artificial Intelligence Capability Development

FCDO SERVICES

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18 Aug 2023 at 08:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The FCDO Services has awarded a contract for "Artificial Intelligence Capability Development" in the IT services category. The procurement method was "selective" with a contract value of GBP 982,450. The tender period ended on 6th December 2022, and the contract period is from 7th December 2022 to 31st March 2023, with the buying organisation located in Milton Keynes, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support to compete. The contract was awarded to Faculty Science Limited, a supplier identified as an SME. Businesses with a focus on AI capability development may find this opportunity particularly suitable for enhancing their growth and expanding their market presence in the technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Artificial Intelligence Capability Development

Notice Description

https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.12 Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bcbb0c1-693c-4a32-88e6-b31f0ed4f3f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e461ce9c-8774-4302-a5e0-fb33da8a9f80
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£982,450 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£982,450 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FACULTY SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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