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title: "CP2521-24 SME Artificial Intelligence Awareness Training"
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# CP2521-24 SME Artificial Intelligence Awareness Training

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-231d13c3-bbf0-419d-8708-1f3e9b226ff6

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## Summary

The Devon County Council has published a tender titled "CP2521-24 SME Artificial Intelligence Awareness Training" in the services industry category. This tender aims to provide skills training to businesses across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset, and Torbay. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender deadline is set for July 18, 2024. The contract period is scheduled from August 26, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Interested parties should be aware that the funding allocated provides 80 SME AI Awareness Training places.

This tender by Devon County Council presents an opportunity for SMEs to explore the potential opportunities of AI adoption for their organizations. Businesses suited to compete in this tender would include those focused on training services, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence awareness. The tender's focus on SMEs and the clear geographical scope in the South West of England highlight a targeted growth opportunity for businesses looking to enhance their digital skills capabilities.

## Notice

The Digital Skills Series programme is a continuum of skills initiatives that focusses on advancing digitals skills for three distinct groups: * Young People * Business * Individuals The Digital Skills Series is fully funded by the Heart of the Southwest LEP Local Growth Deal. SME AI Awareness is the final commission in the series to provide and deliver skills training to businesses across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset, and Torbay. SME AI Awareness Training is a Digital Skills Series training programme, designed to support SMEs to understand and explore the potential opportunities that AI adoption can provide to their organisation. Funding has been allocated to provide 80 SME AI Awareness Training places. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ad19de-a5eb-48d9-813a-93912f0b16a1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2024 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ad19de-a5eb-48d9-813a-93912f0b16a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ad19de-a5eb-48d9-813a-93912f0b16a1
  18th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon.gov.uk

## Provenance

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