Award

GSS24645 - Agriculture and food processing AI training and support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2024 at 17:48

Award Notice
Tender

02 Oct 2024 at 11:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract titled "GSS24645 - Agriculture and food processing AI training and support" within the Training services industry category. This procurement process has been completed via an Open Procedure (Above Threshold). The contract, valued at £241,705, will be executed within the United Kingdom and spans from 10th December 2024 to 31st March 2026. Key dates include the initial tender period ending on 7th November 2024 and the contract award announcement made on 11th December 2024. The project primarily targets SMEs and VCSEs, and the procurement notice was last updated on 8th January 2025.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those experienced in AI applications within agriculture and food processing sectors. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to engage given their suitability for the project. Successfully competing for and winning this contract can enhance the credibility and market position of enterprises in these industries, expanding their scope and demonstrating their expertise in innovative training solutions. With the completed award to Ricardo-AEA Limited, businesses of similar scale might closely align themselves with such opportunities to bolster growth and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24645 - Agriculture and food processing AI training and support

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has had a requirement for Agriculture and food processing AI training and support. This has been awarded via Open Procedure (Above Threshold)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ffae16b-a348-421f-9910-c1b9250a5c63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76131e6-ee86-4fe9-894d-4c55a0dbc2f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£241,705 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£241,705 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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