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AI Readiness Programme - Prepare to Implement

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

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Summary of the contracting process

The "AI Readiness Programme - Prepare to Implement" contract involves Scottish Enterprise as the buying organisation, with the procurement process operating within the services industry category. The process encapsulates the procurement method defined as an open procedure, covering regions primarily in the UK, specifically Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise areas. The contract was awarded to Bellrock Technology, with the procurement stage now in the award phase, and the contract remains active with a timeline starting from 26 May 2025 to 31 March 2026. The contract's value ranges between GBP 80,000 and GBP 100,000, with a final contract amounting to GBP 114,105.00, excluding VAT. The opportunity was presented on 17 April 2025, with a submission deadline of 6 May 2025. Notably, the procurement process aligns with guidelines, highlighting its relevance in climate change contracts.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in artificial intelligence solutions and those with a strong focus on climate change initiatives. Companies that have capacity in delivering AI programmes in the economic affairs sector and can comply with technical and financial prerequisites, such as the provision of environmental management measures and meeting insurance requirements, would find this tender highly suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Bellrock Technology, which successfully secured the contract, showcase the potential for SMEs focusing on innovation and sustainability to compete effectively. The explicit requirement for experience in similar commissions, alongside access to efficient supply chain systems, makes this tender particularly appealing to technologically forward-looking enterprises aiming for expansion in digital transformation projects across public sector enterprises.

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Notice Title

AI Readiness Programme - Prepare to Implement

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to appoint a single supplier to deliver an AI Readiness Programme, in both Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise areas. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 26 May 2025 until 31 March 2026. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP80,000 and GBP100,000 excluding VAT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to appoint a single supplier to deliver an AI Readiness Programme, in both Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise areas. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 26 May 2025 until 31 March 2026. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP80,000 and GBP100,000 excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796382
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532011
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,105 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELLROCK TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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