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SCC - RFQ - CT - AI Partner

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2025 at 14:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for engaging an AI Partner, titled "SCC - RFQ - CT - AI Partner". The procurement falls under the industry category of Systems and technical consultancy services (CPV code 72220000), and the contract entails accelerating AI understanding, skills, and knowledge through prompt delivery of AI projects. The awarded contract to Simpson Associates Information Services Limited started on 17th February 2025 and will end on 18th August 2025. Key benefits include equipping internal teams with AI skills, enhancing capability to identify AI opportunities, and ensuring effective AI solution delivery and handover. The contract budget is set at £97,000, and the procurement method was not specified.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the AI and consultancy services sectors. SMEs, in particular, can benefit from such contracts, fostering growth through governmental engagements, and expanding their portfolios by successfully delivering AI projects to public bodies like Surrey County Council. Companies capable of providing hands-on AI development, implementation support, and project management are well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. By partnering with public sector entities, businesses can gain credibility and experience, helping them secure more complex projects in both public and private sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCC - RFQ - CT - AI Partner

Notice Description

We are seeking to engage an AI Partner to accelerate our AI understanding, skills, and knowledge through the prompt delivery of AI initiatives and projects. By providing essential expertise and support, this partnership will enable us to: * Skill Up: Equip our internal teams (design and delivery, development) with hands-on knowledge and techniques to develop, deliver, support, and manage AI projects independently, ensuring self-sufficiency. * Build Confidence: Enhance our internal capabilities so that services can confidently identify and prioritize AI opportunities aligned with our strategic priorities. * Deliver and Handover: Ensure AI solutions are delivered effectively, with a seamless transition and handover to the relevant support team(s) for benefits realization. We expect this partnership will also help to achieve our AI goals faster and effectively.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9c48fbd-0582-4dc2-a214-be888368ba54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeac5413-0947-424a-80b7-1b3fbdb9729f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 18 Aug 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
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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