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Commissioned Research into Assurance of Artificial Intelligence

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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09 Jul 2021 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Culture Media & Sport in London has completed a procurement process titled "Commissioned Research into Assurance of Artificial Intelligence." This initiative falls under the research and development services category and was executed through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold, with a contract value of £53,748.69. The contract period spanned from 15 January 2021 to 31 March 2021, and the tender period ended on 1 December 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in artificial intelligence assessment, data ethics, and innovation are well-positioned to leverage this engagement to expand their service offerings and enhance their expertise in a rapidly evolving sector.

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Notice Title

Commissioned Research into Assurance of Artificial Intelligence

Notice Description

DCMS requires the Supplier to support the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation in a pilot project testing AI systems against a range of metrics that are necessary to sufficiently assure AI against the major risks that can arise as part of development and deployment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08b1e69d-b316-4968-8002-acaa95f50455
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c6b86d-ab57-4557-b433-5f6b603ad66a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,748 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,748 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 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 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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