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Ethics of Automated Vehicles Research

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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31 Jan 2022 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Ethics of Automated Vehicles Research" is managed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, based in London. This project falls under the research and consultancy industry category, with a contract value of £18,750. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action due to its value being below threshold. The awarded contract was officially published on 31 January 2022, with the contract period commencing on 4 October 2021 and concluding on 17 December 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in ethical considerations surrounding automated vehicles. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their expertise in consultancy and research services to contribute meaningfully to policy development projects in this emerging field.

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Notice Title

Ethics of Automated Vehicles Research

Notice Description

The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) requires a Supplier to provide research services in support of a policy development project focused on the ethics of automated vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-058cb597-a271-45b6-8d35-477552a74127
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040585f2-202f-4505-bb9b-c936c601e626
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2021 - 17 Dec 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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