Scope
Reference
FRAM895/25
Description
This is for the award of a framework agreement for three years, with the option to extend for a further one year, for the provision of existing MehdiWard UK LLP bespoke training programmes 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 framework agreement 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 and additional variations of the programme for the UAE's Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers. The content of these programmes was initially developed by MEHDIWARD UK LLP for the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and delivered in partnership with them. Following an initial successful year in 2024, these programmes are going to continue to be delivered under the auspices of the University of Birmingham through our Dubai campus. MEHDIWARD UK LLP 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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1. Provision of an existing bespoke Artificial Intelligence training programme to the University of Birmingham - Dubai
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,300,000 excluding VAT
- £2,760,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 May 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 May 2025 to 19 May 2028
- Possible extension to 19 May 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Initial 3 year Framework term, with the option to extend for a further 1 year (4 years total).
The University may or may not choose to proceed with the option to extend the framework term by 1 year, and is subject to a review at the end of the initial 3 year term to determine if it is required.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80521000 - Training programme services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- AE - United Arab Emirates
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
This is for the award of a framework agreement for three years, with the option to extend for a further one year, for the for the provision of existing MehdiWard UK LLP bespoke training programmes 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 three-year framework agreement 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 and additional variations of the programme for the UAE's Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers. The content of these programmes was initially developed by MEHDIWARD UK LLP for the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and delivered in partnership with them. Following an initial successful year in 2024, these programmes are going to continue to be delivered under the auspices of the University of Birmingham through our Dubai campus. MEHDIWARD UK LLP 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.
MEHDIWARD UK LLP are therefore critical to the delivery of the programme, which would not be able to be delivered without the award of this contract.
Supplier
MEHDIWARD UK LLP
- Companies House: OC425425
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNYJ-9751-ZQRJ
71-75 Shelton Street
London
WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
Email: info@mehdiward.com
Website: http://OXC.AI
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Provision of an existing bespoke Artificial Intelligence training programme to the University of Birmingham - Dubai
Contracting authority
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
- Companies House: RC000645
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHCQ-3464-LVTM
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government