--- title: "Provision of an existing bespoke training programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048723" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048723" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048723.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048723.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2024-08-02" --- # Provision of an existing bespoke training programme Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048723 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048723) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048723.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham has completed a public procurement process for the provision of a bespoke training programme developed by Medhiward LLP, trading as the Oxford Centre for Artificial Intelligence. This tender, identified as SC12920/24, falls under the specialist training services category and is focused on delivering an existing bespoke training programme for the UAE Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, in partnership with the University's Dubai campus. The procurement process used was limited, and it was awarded without a prior call for competition due to the technical necessity of working with MEHDIWARD LLP, who own the intellectual property and have established themselves as a vital partner. The contract, valued at £550,000, was awarded on 29th July 2024. This opportunity showcases potential for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in niche, high-value training services related to artificial intelligence and technological education. Businesses with expertise in delivering specialised training programmes, especially those that can form strategic partnerships with academic institutions or government bodies, would find such contracts beneficial. The successful award to Medhiward LLP highlights the necessity of holding specific technical competencies and intellectual property to secure similar opportunities in the public sector. This type of procurement is well-suited for SMEs with a strong technical focus and established industry credibility. ## Notice This is for the provision of an existing MehdiWard UK LLP bespoke training programme for the UAE Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, in partnership with the University's Dubai campus. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Negotiated without a prior call for competition. This is for the provision of an existing MehdiWard UK LLP bespoke training programme for the UAE Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, in partnership with the University's Dubai campus. The University of Birmingham is looking to enter into a contract with MEHDIWARD UK LLP trading as Oxford Centre for Artificial Intelligence to deliver with us in partnership The Artificial Intelligence Programme for the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Artificial Intelligence. The programme was initially developed by MEHDIWARD UK LLP for the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and delivered in partnership with another UK institution. This programme is now going to be delivered under the auspices of the University of Birmingham through our Dubai campus. MEHDIWARD are essential to enabling the delivery of the programme to which they own the IP and are the established delivery partner for the Ministry's Artificial Intelligence Programme. ### Procurement Information This is for the provision of an existing MehdiWard UK LLP bespoke training programme for the UAE Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, in partnership with the University's Dubai campus. The University of Birmingham is looking to enter into a contract with MEHDIWARD UK LLP trading as Oxford Centre for Artificial Intelligence to deliver with us in partnership The Artificial Intelligence Programme for the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Artificial Intelligence. The programme was initially developed by MEHDIWARD UK LLP for the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and delivered in partnership with another UK institution. This programme is now going to be delivered under the auspices of the University of Birmingham through our Dubai campus. MEHDIWARD are essential to enabling the delivery of the programme which they own the IP for and are the established delivery partner for the Ministry's "The Artificial Intelligence Programme. MEHDIWARD are therefore critical to the delivery of the programme, which would not be able to be delivered without the award of this contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024296-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £550,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MEDHIWARD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80510000 - Specialist training services ## Release History - 2 Aug 2024 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024296-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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