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AI Specific Attacks and Safeguards

DSIT

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14 Oct 2024 at 13:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), located in London, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract titled "AI Specific Attacks and Safeguards" under the industry category of IT services and research and development. The procurement process, which was managed through a selective method utilizing a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, is now in the award stage as of 14 October 2024. The contract, valued at £459,875, began on 17 September 2024 and will run until 16 June 2025, with the possibility of a 3-month extension if required by DSIT. This project is focused on developing reports, code, and datasets aimed at identifying and mitigating attacks against frontier AI systems and ensuring these systems refuse to execute misuse tasks. The supplier for this contract is Pattern Labs INC.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT consulting, software development, and R&D services to expand their portfolios and leverage their expertise in AI security. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract, given the emphasis on innovative solutions and collaborative R&D efforts. Businesses capable of providing expert teams to work closely with DSIT’s Safeguards Analysis researchers will benefit from the opportunity to influence cutting-edge AI safeguard measures and establish a strong track record in a high-demand sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Specific Attacks and Safeguards

Notice Description

The Term of the Contract is 6 months, with a provision available to extend for an optional 3 months according to AISI's requirements and approval. r the maximum 9-month duration. In delivering this work, a supplier may produce for AISI: Reports and advisory discussions outlining new attacks against frontier AI systems and mitigations that defang them. Code providing novel attacks and corresponding protections, and computational experiments evaluating them. Datasets: Datasets consisting of misuse tasks that frontier AI systems should refuse to execute, for example requests to generate hate speech, write malicious code, create media that incites violence, or synthesise illegal imagery. The Supplier will deliver this work by providing an R&D team that works collaboratively with an AISI researcher whom they meet with once a week. The Supplier's delivery approach should scope precise requirements with AISI's Safeguards Analysis researchers at the project start and subsequently providing a steady stream of relevant output

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2becb03-aa75-4d07-9bf6-cc9a39f70db4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£459,875 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£459,875 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2024 - 16 Jun 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dsit.dttgcbp@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PATTERN LABS

Further Information

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