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Provision of an existing bespoke training programme

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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02 Aug 2024 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a public procurement process for the provision of a bespoke training programme developed by Medhiward LLP, trading as the Oxford Centre for Artificial Intelligence. This tender, identified as SC12920/24, falls under the specialist training services category and is focused on delivering an existing bespoke training programme for the UAE Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, in partnership with the University's Dubai campus. The procurement process used was limited, and it was awarded without a prior call for competition due to the technical necessity of working with MEHDIWARD LLP, who own the intellectual property and have established themselves as a vital partner. The contract, valued at £550,000, was awarded on 29th July 2024.

This opportunity showcases potential for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in niche, high-value training services related to artificial intelligence and technological education. Businesses with expertise in delivering specialised training programmes, especially those that can form strategic partnerships with academic institutions or government bodies, would find such contracts beneficial. The successful award to Medhiward LLP highlights the necessity of holding specific technical competencies and intellectual property to secure similar opportunities in the public sector. This type of procurement is well-suited for SMEs with a strong technical focus and established industry credibility.

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Notice Title

Provision of an existing bespoke training programme

Notice Description

This is for the provision of an existing MehdiWard UK LLP bespoke training programme for the UAE Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, in partnership with the University's Dubai campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Negotiated without a prior call for competition. This is for the provision of an existing MehdiWard UK LLP bespoke training programme for the UAE Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, in partnership with the University's Dubai campus. The University of Birmingham is looking to enter into a contract with MEHDIWARD UK LLP trading as Oxford Centre for Artificial Intelligence to deliver with us in partnership The Artificial Intelligence Programme for the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Artificial Intelligence. The programme was initially developed by MEHDIWARD UK LLP for the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and delivered in partnership with another UK institution. This programme is now going to be delivered under the auspices of the University of Birmingham through our Dubai campus. MEHDIWARD are essential to enabling the delivery of the programme to which they own the IP and are the established delivery partner for the Ministry's Artificial Intelligence Programme.

Procurement Information

This is for the provision of an existing MehdiWard UK LLP bespoke training programme for the UAE Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, in partnership with the University's Dubai campus. The University of Birmingham is looking to enter into a contract with MEHDIWARD UK LLP trading as Oxford Centre for Artificial Intelligence to deliver with us in partnership The Artificial Intelligence Programme for the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Artificial Intelligence. The programme was initially developed by MEHDIWARD UK LLP for the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and delivered in partnership with another UK institution. This programme is now going to be delivered under the auspices of the University of Birmingham through our Dubai campus. MEHDIWARD are essential to enabling the delivery of the programme which they own the IP for and are the established delivery partner for the Ministry's "The Artificial Intelligence Programme. MEHDIWARD are therefore critical to the delivery of the programme, which would not be able to be delivered without the award of this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048723
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024296-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Nicola Handley
Contact Email
n.j.handley@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDHIWARD

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