Award

GSS24645 - Agriculture and food processing AI training and support

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2024 at 17:54

Tender

02 Oct 2024 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has recently awarded a contract for AI training and support in the agriculture and food processing sector. This procurement process, identified under GSS24645, falls under the industry category of training services, with relevance to the IT services sector. The contract, valued at £241,705, has been awarded to Ricardo-AEA Limited. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, fully complying with the regulations, and the final details were signed on 11th December 2024. The services will be implemented within the United Kingdom, with a contract period ending on 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in AI, IT services, and training to leverage their expertise for business growth. Companies offering innovative AI solutions or those looking to expand their service offerings in the agriculture and food processing sectors would find this contract particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to Ricardo-AEA Limited could gain valuable exposure and experience by participating in such high-profile projects. Additionally, the alignment with UKRI's broader programme to stimulate technological adoption ensures a substantive impact and relevance for businesses looking to enter or expand their footprint in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

GSS24645 - Agriculture and food processing AI training and support

Notice Description

*** Contract that has been awarded *** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has had a requirement for Agriculture and food processing AI training and support. This has been awarded via Open Procedure (Above Threshold)

Lot Information

Lot 1

*** Contract that has been awarded *** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has had a requirement for Agriculture and food processing AI training and support. This has been awarded via Open Procedure (Above Threshold)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a502
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040859-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£241,705 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

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