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title: "UKRI-1992 An Education Platform for Quantum Computing"
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# UKRI-1992 An Education Platform for Quantum Computing

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032b99

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation, a public authority based in Swindon, initiated a public procurement process for the project titled "An Education Platform for Quantum Computing." This tender falls under the educational software development services category and is part of the services sector. Currently active, the procurement method employed is an open procedure, which provides opportunities for broad participation. The tender period closes on 13th May 2022, with the aim of selecting a provider to deliver a cloud-accessible training platform that will educate students and industry professionals about quantum computing concepts.

This procurement serves as a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on education technology and software development, particularly those with expertise in quantum computing or similar educational platforms. Businesses with the capability to design engaging online learning environments or develop interactive training modules would find this tender particularly relevant. The contract value is set at £100,000, which underscores the potential for substantial engagement and revenue growth in this innovative field.

## Notice

The UK's National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) seeks to purchase an enterprise licence for a cloud-accessible, educational training platform aimed at familiarising students in higher education, as well as professionals in industry and business, with key concepts in quantum computing, without the requirement for formal training in a related field (such as PhD-level physics, mathematics, and computer science).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The educational training platform should provide individual users with access to a learning environment that includes a series of training modules, whereby users can learn progressively at their own pace, test their knowledge retention, and monitor their progress through to completion of the course. The platform should provide users with a sufficient grounding in the key concepts of quantum computing to provide a pathway into quantum programming, as well as an understanding of quantum circuit design. The learning experience should be supplemented through access to an online community network, driven by users offering mutually supportive learning. The aim of the NQCC in deploying such a tool is to drive greater awareness, understanding and engagement in quantum computing among the UK workforce from an early stage. This initiative aligns to the NQCC's wider strategic priorities to enable a 'quantum ready' UK economy through delivering skills development and training opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019269-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Q-CTRL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212190 - Educational software development services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2022 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019269-2022
- 8 Apr 2022 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009470-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=705771973
- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,NorthStarAvenue

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