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title: "UKRI-3797 AI Skills Hub"
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# UKRI-3797 AI Skills Hub

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71257738-2205-4998-9ff9-a523bf5808ab

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKRI-3797 AI Skills Hub" by UK Research & Innovation has reached the award stage. The buying organisation, based in Swindon, UK, is contracting PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to deliver business and management consultancy services. This tender aims to establish an AI Skills Hub to address the gap in data and AI skills, benefiting various sectors of the UK economy. The procurement, following an open procedure, had a tender period ending on 16 December 2024. The contract period starts on 17 December 2024 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026. The total value of the contract is GBP 4,148,645.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy services or AI and machine learning sectors. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are encouraged to participate, fostering innovation and skill development across industries. Companies engaged in AI adoption and skills training will find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and contributing to national productivity improvements.

## Notice

Contract Award by United Kingdom research and Innovation through its component body Innovate for AI Skills Hub to UK business beneficiaries as part of a larger programme of activities that seek to stimulate adoption and diffusion of AI & ML in the UK. The skills hub will stimulate adoption by addressing one of the major barriers in AI adoption, identified by both government and industry surveys, as the gap in data and AI skills in the industry. Achieving this objective will have a positive impact on underperforming sectors and on UK productivity, ensuring AI benefits all sectors of the UK economy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36fba24e-42b9-4081-a3df-3b0ec79e7c89 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,148,645 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,148,645 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2025 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36fba24e-42b9-4081-a3df-3b0ec79e7c89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36fba24e-42b9-4081-a3df-3b0ec79e7c89
  15th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=917483579
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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