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# CP2521-24 SME Artificial Intelligence Awareness Training

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7b67cb3-66ff-4d17-9b35-8234fd2472b5

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## Summary

Devon County Council has completed the procurement process for the "CP2521-24 SME Artificial Intelligence Awareness Training" under the industry category of Training Services (CPV 80500000). This initiative, part of the Digital Skills Series programme funded by the Heart of the Southwest LEP Local Growth Deal, aims to provide AI awareness training to SMEs. The contract, awarded through an open procedure, covers businesses in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset, and Torbay, with King's College London serving as the supplier. The tender, initiated on 18th July 2024 and awarded on 2nd September 2024, involves a total budget of £105,600, with the awarded contract valued at £97,500. The training programme commenced on 3rd September 2024 and is set to conclude by 31st December 2024.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs focusing on AI training and related services, particularly those capable of delivering digital skills education and fostering AI adoption in business operations. Enterprises in the training and digital transformation sectors would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, leveraging the comprehensive funding and support provided for enhancing digital competencies. The focus on SMEs and the tailored support for adoption of AI technologies can drive significant business growth by opening new markets and customer segments, essential for organisations aiming to expand their service offerings and client base.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3ed2d1-2ad7-4696-a482-d7e8d66e19f8 |
| 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 | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,500 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KING'S COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3ed2d1-2ad7-4696-a482-d7e8d66e19f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3ed2d1-2ad7-4696-a482-d7e8d66e19f8
  3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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