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CP2521-24 SME Artificial Intelligence Awareness Training

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Sep 2024 at 08:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has completed the procurement process for the "CP2521-24 SME Artificial Intelligence Awareness Training" under the industry category of Training Services (CPV 80500000). This initiative, part of the Digital Skills Series programme funded by the Heart of the Southwest LEP Local Growth Deal, aims to provide AI awareness training to SMEs. The contract, awarded through an open procedure, covers businesses in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset, and Torbay, with King's College London serving as the supplier. The tender, initiated on 18th July 2024 and awarded on 2nd September 2024, involves a total budget of £105,600, with the awarded contract valued at £97,500. The training programme commenced on 3rd September 2024 and is set to conclude by 31st December 2024.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs focusing on AI training and related services, particularly those capable of delivering digital skills education and fostering AI adoption in business operations. Enterprises in the training and digital transformation sectors would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, leveraging the comprehensive funding and support provided for enhancing digital competencies. The focus on SMEs and the tailored support for adoption of AI technologies can drive significant business growth by opening new markets and customer segments, essential for organisations aiming to expand their service offerings and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2521-24 SME Artificial Intelligence Awareness Training

Notice Description

The Digital Skills Series programme is a continuum of skills initiatives that focusses on advancing digitals skills for three distinct groups: * Young People * Business * Individuals The Digital Skills Series is fully funded by the Heart of the Southwest LEP Local Growth Deal. SME AI Awareness is the final commission in the series to provide and deliver skills training to businesses across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset, and Torbay. SME AI Awareness Training is a Digital Skills Series training programme, designed to support SMEs to understand and explore the potential opportunities that AI adoption can provide to their organisation. Funding has been allocated to provide 80 SME AI Awareness Training places.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7b67cb3-66ff-4d17-9b35-8234fd2472b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3ed2d1-2ad7-4696-a482-d7e8d66e19f8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kiran Mysore
Contact Email
kiran.mysore@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392383000

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KING'S COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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