---
title: "GSS24645 - Agriculture and food processing AI training and support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a502"
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published: "2024-12-18"
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# GSS24645 - Agriculture and food processing AI training and support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a502

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has recently awarded a contract for AI training and support in the agriculture and food processing sector. This procurement process, identified under GSS24645, falls under the industry category of training services, with relevance to the IT services sector. The contract, valued at £241,705, has been awarded to Ricardo-AEA Limited. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, fully complying with the regulations, and the final details were signed on 11th December 2024. The services will be implemented within the United Kingdom, with a contract period ending on 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in AI, IT services, and training to leverage their expertise for business growth. Companies offering innovative AI solutions or those looking to expand their service offerings in the agriculture and food processing sectors would find this contract particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to Ricardo-AEA Limited could gain valuable exposure and experience by participating in such high-profile projects. Additionally, the alignment with UKRI's broader programme to stimulate technological adoption ensures a substantive impact and relevance for businesses looking to enter or expand their footprint in the public sector market.

## Notice

*** Contract that has been awarded *** 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)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

*** Contract that has been awarded *** 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040859-2024 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £241,705 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 17:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040859-2024
- 2 Oct 2024 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031533-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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