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title: "Consultant for ERDF Greater Manchester AI Foundry"
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# Consultant for ERDF Greater Manchester AI Foundry

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-441288ba-8544-48e2-8d23-8656951e2016

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Lancaster University, is seeking a consultant for the "Consultant for ERDF Greater Manchester AI Foundry" project. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services related to artificial intelligence. The tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on December 1, 2020, and end on December 31, 2022. The tender was published on September 29, 2020, and submissions were required by October 30, 2020. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which is applicable for contracts below the specified threshold, and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in a project aimed at fostering understanding of artificial intelligence within SMEs in Greater Manchester. Companies with expertise in recruitment and consultancy services in technology and AI are ideally positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, involvement in such programmes can enhance a firm's portfolio and credibility in the growing field of artificial intelligence consultancy.

## Notice

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the services described. Lancaster University has successfully secured European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the England European Structural and Investment Fund Programme (ESIF) 2014 to 2020. Lancaster University are seeking to appoint a consultant with appropriate expertise to undertake the recruitment for and execution of an ERDF business accelerator programme for SMEs in Greater Manchester to increase understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with artificial intelligence. To apply please go to our e-tendering website at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home Please note that any clarifications on the contents of this ITT must be sent to us by 10am 26th October. Any clarifications received after that point may not receive a response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8b9a84-bf9a-4948-a37f-75643ed9e0a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IN4.0 GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2020 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8b9a84-bf9a-4948-a37f-75643ed9e0a0
- 29 Sep 2020 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f12cd8f5-b47a-40f9-8385-f33e6f1397e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8b9a84-bf9a-4948-a37f-75643ed9e0a0
  9th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f12cd8f5-b47a-40f9-8385-f33e6f1397e5
  29th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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