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Policy Index (SOH) Research

DSIT

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16 Apr 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Policy Index (SOH) Research", focused on research and development services in the AI sector. This project is classified under industry category 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract value is £49,359, and it covers the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract started on 10th March 2025 and is set to end on 30th April 2025. The tendering period concluded on 6th March 2025.

This tender presents prime opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those specialising in AI. Although this particular contract was awarded to Cranfield University, the dynamic purchasing system approach allows for continuous opportunities for similar future projects. Large enterprises engaged in comprehensive research capabilities will find such contracts beneficial for growth and technological advancement. Business entities positioned to offer innovative research solutions are well-suited to compete in similar tenders issued by DSIT.

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Notice Title

Policy Index (SOH) Research

Notice Description

Policy Index (SOH) Research for AI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10902986-5ff2-4daf-a936-e8ed35ee1a3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbca0362-3b62-477e-a2b1-7b4d7dfb1aa7
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
Not specified
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
£49,359 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,359 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 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
DSIT
Contact Name
DSIT
Contact Email
dsit.dttgcbp@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

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