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UKRI-2101 AI Augmented Writing Assistant Software

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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31 Mar 2022 at 14:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation agency has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-2101 AI Augmented Writing Assistant Software" for IT services, specifically consulting and software development. This procurement was completed through a Direct Award procedure due to technical reasons, as outlined in public contract regulations. The contract, valued at £32,482, is set to commence on 15th April 2022 and will run until 14th April 2023. The delivery of services will primarily take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period closing on 24th March 2022.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in software development and consulting services, particularly those with expertise in AI and integration capabilities. Companies that specialise in augmented writing or similar platforms would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the process allowed for direct providers who can meet specific technical requirements without typical competition. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation in future related tenders, especially those that can offer innovative solutions tailored to the needs of the UK Research & Innovation agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-2101 AI Augmented Writing Assistant Software

Notice Description

Textio Standard plus Workday plus LinkedIn Recruiter. Access to the core platform, configurations, key integrations and customer success support. New features include Age Graph, Mobile support, Writer video training resources and In-App analytics. Only Textio can provide the combination of features such as the core platform which allows for integration with Workday ATS system used by Innovate UK, Analytics and reporting functions without signing up for whole platform (ATS) usage, and templates that allow UKRI to standardise elements of the adverts across UKRI. The configuration features such as integration with Outlook and LinkedIn recruiter are also only provided by Textio. The contract was awarded following a Direct Award procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons, of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18c2cdd0-2bd8-4488-8cd8-c626dfaf0791
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152a3a4a-0fe0-43ee-98b8-b2a8d8a96499
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£32,482 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,482 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2022 - 14 Apr 2023 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEXTIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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