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Cobalt Grant Manager

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Award

21 Oct 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contracting process, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involves the acquisition of an AI processing tool under the title "Cobalt Grant Manager". The procurement falls under the industry-specific software package category within the goods procurement. Situated in Swindon (UKK14), the contract has progressed to the award stage. Notably, the procurement method utilised was limited, with the award issued to a single supplier, Analytics Engines, for a contract valued at £84,000, duly signed on 23 September 2024. Pertinent evaluation criteria prioritised quality over price, leading to the selection based on technical reasons and ongoing support requirements.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AI and software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke, high-quality products. It allows businesses to engage in innovative public sector projects, enhancing their profile and capabilities. Firms with technical expertise and a proven track record in similar environments stand a better chance of succeeding in such procurements. The strategic importance of the project and its reliance on unique technological solutions underscore the necessity for specialised suppliers, fostering long-term business relationships and potential future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Cobalt Grant Manager

Notice Description

AI processing tool

Lot Information

Lot 1

AI processing tool. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/aboutus/ procurementcontracttransparencydata/

Procurement Information

The services could only be provided by the supplier due to legacy technical reasons and ongoing support and development requirements of critical systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04afc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033998-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793298902

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANALYTICS ENGINES

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