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Machine Learning Operations

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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08 Aug 2023 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Open University (OU) has awarded a contract for the procurement of Machine Learning Operations services. The contract has a total value of £400,000 GBP and is part of a strategic initiative to enable scalable delivery of AI capabilities. The tender, initiated as a selective procurement method, was completed on 25th January 2023. The contract period for the awarded tender is from 8th March 2023 to 7th August 2025. The buying organisation, the Open University, located in Milton Keynes, England, invited businesses to compete, with a focus on IT services.

This contract opportunity from the Open University offers a chance for businesses, particularly those with expertise in IT services and software development, to participate in the delivery of AI capabilities. SMEs are especially encouraged to tender for this contract. Innovation Technology and Business Solutions Limited is the current supplier awarded the contract. Businesses interested in growth opportunities in the IT sector should consider engaging with the Open University for potential collaborations and contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Machine Learning Operations

Notice Description

The Open University (OU) is undertaking a strategic initiative to enable the scalable delivery of Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities for the university. The OU does not have experience of delivering and deploying multiple algorithms at scale, something that is required for our personalisation plans. To enable this, the OU is looking to develop and implement an MLOps framework There are two discrete workstreams which each have phases with in them. For the purposes of this Call-Off Contract, they will be referred to as Project 1 and Project 2 each with their own timelines, deliverables and costs. Whilst the Call-Off Contract is for 2 years, Only phase1 for both projects is detailed in this Call-Off Contract with follow up phases on both projects to be commissioned using additional statements of work (both Parties to sign off) to confirm deliverables and costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62395d4-1dfd-46d8-9357-4424da1f329f
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20233 years ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2023 - 7 Aug 2025 2-3 years
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
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
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
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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