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AI Tools for Selection of Government Records Researcher

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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17 Sep 2019 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has completed a procurement process for the project titled "AI Tools for Selection of Government Records Researcher." This initiative, categorised under IT services, aims to review and recommend AI tools for selecting born-digital records. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 25th September 2019 to 5th November 2019, with a tender period that ended on 22nd August 2019. The location for the project is Richmond, England, with a contract value of £22,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, especially those focused on consulting and software development. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in AI technologies and data analysis, particularly those that cater to government or public sector needs, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, this procurement process highlights an interest in innovative solutions for public sector records management, which could lead to further contracts in similar areas for businesses agile enough to adapt their offerings.

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Notice Title

AI Tools for Selection of Government Records Researcher

Notice Description

A review of the whole-of-market for AI tools to aid selection of born-digital records and provide a written report on the findings including a recommendation to test between two and four tools. TNA will also use them to understand the content of records to provide more context for researchers. Digital Outcomes and Specialists Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12637540-5135-45a6-bbfe-66e559a6594e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9c08c5-9c44-4a5b-88e9-1487f4d1a896
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2019 - 5 Nov 2019 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTLYTICS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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