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AI Safety Guardrails Evaluation

BEIS

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15 Jan 2024 at 13:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for the "AI Safety Guardrails Evaluation" project. The procurement process was completed on 31 December 2023, with a total contract value of £255,600 in GBP. BEIS is located at 100 Parliament Street, London, SW1A 2BQ, England. The contract period is from 1 January 2024 to 1 April 2024, providing opportunities for companies in the research and development services industry, specifically related to consultancy services.

This tender, conducted through a direct award procurement method, is aimed at SMEs and triggers growth possibilities for companies offering services similar to those of the supplier, Trail of Bits. Businesses with expertise in AI safety evaluation and consultancy services, especially those based in London, UK, should consider this opportunity. The contract involves evaluating AI safety guardrails and offers a chance for companies to contribute their knowledge and capability in this specialised field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Safety Guardrails Evaluation

Notice Description

AI Safety Guardrails Evaluation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fd8b04c-d8a3-49af-acdb-667b6cb24b2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8b06024-be70-469f-ae2c-64b270559096
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 - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£255,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£255,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 1 Apr 2024 1-6 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
BEIS
Contact Name
Iain Puddephatt
Contact Email
iain.puddephatt@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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAIL OF BITS

Further Information

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