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title: "GSS24645 - Agriculture and food processing AI training and support"
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# GSS24645 - Agriculture and food processing AI training and support

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ffae16b-a348-421f-9910-c1b9250a5c63

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract titled "GSS24645 - Agriculture and food processing AI training and support" within the Training services industry category. This procurement process has been completed via an Open Procedure (Above Threshold). The contract, valued at £241,705, will be executed within the United Kingdom and spans from 10th December 2024 to 31st March 2026. Key dates include the initial tender period ending on 7th November 2024 and the contract award announcement made on 11th December 2024. The project primarily targets SMEs and VCSEs, and the procurement notice was last updated on 8th January 2025.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those experienced in AI applications within agriculture and food processing sectors. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to engage given their suitability for the project. Successfully competing for and winning this contract can enhance the credibility and market position of enterprises in these industries, expanding their scope and demonstrating their expertise in innovative training solutions. With the completed award to Ricardo-AEA Limited, businesses of similar scale might closely align themselves with such opportunities to bolster growth and sustainability.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has had a requirement for Agriculture and food processing AI training and support. This has been awarded via Open Procedure (Above Threshold)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76131e6-ee86-4fe9-894d-4c55a0dbc2f6 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £241,705 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £241,705 |
| 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 | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 17:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76131e6-ee86-4fe9-894d-4c55a0dbc2f6
- 2 Oct 2024 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/940ad496-e9ae-4809-8a39-7c7cc01ea81c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76131e6-ee86-4fe9-894d-4c55a0dbc2f6
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/940ad496-e9ae-4809-8a39-7c7cc01ea81c
  2nd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/918188f8-69f8-418b-b96e-25411038a4dd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bc97f68-06aa-4fda-bef2-3859b13cc5b6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eeb85a44-3331-4716-8104-63667f546560
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4ecf8c4-ca6e-40e7-961b-d89df38bd4c5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ca62b41-51e7-460d-89dd-a5d7fdbedd24

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