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RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeships

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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12 Dec 2024 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the procurement process for a DPS Call Off Contract titled "RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeships" under the Education and training services category. This contract, undertaken through the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6102) using a restricted procedure, aims to enhance AI data specialist education and training in the UK. The awarded contract is valued at £102,000 and was signed on 26 November 2024. It initially covers a period of 24 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, making the total possible duration 36 months. The successful supplier for this tender is Cambridge Spark Limited.

This procurement contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing high-level education and training services, particularly those specialising in AI and data science. Companies that excel in delivering quality educational programmes and have a strong track record in AI can benefit from this contract. The completion of this award underscores CQC's commitment to leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies in continuous professional development. SME bids were particularly encouraged, signaling a welcoming environment for smaller, innovative firms to compete effectively in the public sector.

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Notice Title

RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeships

Notice Description

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require DPS Call Off Contract for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeships.<br/><br/>This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6102) following the Rapid Award process (reference 53732).<br/><br/>The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 24 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months.<br/><br/>Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions.<br/><br/>Contract Reference: CQC RCCO 148

Lot Information

Lot 1

DPS Call Off Contract for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeships. Additional information: This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6102) following the Rapid Award process (reference 53732).

Options: Option to extend for up to a further 12 months for a total contract term of 36 months including optional extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c76f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040056-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE SPARK

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