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Licence Agreement for AI Tool for Business Growth West Midlands Adviser Team

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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30 Jul 2024 at 08:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a procurement process awarding a Licence Agreement for an AI Tool aimed at supporting the West Midlands Adviser Team in enhancing business growth. This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and is located within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender process was driven via direct procurement method following an RFQ under internal rules for below-threshold opportunities, resulting in the appointment of Multimedia Ltd. Key dates include the award announcement on 1st July 2024 and the contract's completion date on 31st March 2025. The total contract value amounts to 59,500 GBP.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in AI solutions and software services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Leveraging a ready-made, proven AI Tool from Multimedia Ltd can elevate service delivery by offering advanced, standardised business reports and action plans. Businesses with expertise in developing and deploying AI tools for business support and growth would find this procurement process advantageous for demonstrating their capabilities and potentially securing similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Licence Agreement for AI Tool for Business Growth West Midlands Adviser Team

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority has commissioned Multimedia Ltd to provide an Artificial Intelligence tool, which will support the regional business advisory team who deliver front line, impartial advice and guidance to small and medium sized businesses and entrepreneurs to produce more detailed, standardised, and professionalised reports and action plans for client businesses. Multimedia Ltd has been appointed after undertaking a further competition exercise (using an RFQ document) utilising WMCA's internal Procurement rules and regulations for below threshold opportunities. Multimedia will be utilising a ready made and proven AI Tool which was demonstrated in their proposal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7cadd41-6455-427f-b9ef-08a2aaca6c8d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MULTIMEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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