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title: "GSS24646 - Creative Industries AI training and support"
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# GSS24646 - Creative Industries AI training and support

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-391c94b9-a57f-4e43-9da7-1459a35bf417

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has managed a public procurement process on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for a contract titled "GSS24646 - Creative Industries AI training and support". The procurement is within the IT services and training industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and AI training. The project is set to take place in the United Kingdom, beginning February 26, 2025, and concluding March 31, 2026. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure (above threshold) and had a tender submission deadline of December 5, 2024. The award was made to Kampakis And Co. Ltd for a contract valued at £134,969, with the full contract amount being £250,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the AI and creative sectors, to gain traction and recognition within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, aligning with the procurement's inclusivity goals. Companies well-suited to compete would be those with expertise in AI and machine learning training, as well as experience in supporting the creative industries. Engaging in this procurement can enhance business growth by fostering innovation and providing a platform to showcase capabilities to a broader market, including future public sector projects managed by UK SBS and UKRI.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has had a requirement for Creative Industries AI training and support This has been awarded via Open Procedure (Above Threshold) Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity, unless a system outage is experienced, to which the Contracting Authority will advise upon accordingly. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no Legal Standing, merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UKSBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UKSBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f2a4b2-b966-4d04-bd9c-9f60346495d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,969 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAMPAKIS AND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f2a4b2-b966-4d04-bd9c-9f60346495d9
- 30 Oct 2024 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a24b964-92dd-48d6-bec1-71da6b9ea0bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f2a4b2-b966-4d04-bd9c-9f60346495d9
  25th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a24b964-92dd-48d6-bec1-71da6b9ea0bd
  30th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4409bb7a-76c9-4ba0-b66d-4436ae1648bb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd3c78c7-ba5d-47dc-9899-3a38eb796fe5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ed8823d-941c-4177-bc37-3b766369355b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e5c01ae-ddbf-4ba4-84f0-53d7f8c3fe80
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/708c12b6-82aa-46f6-8a27-91a1b237eda6

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Provenance

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