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Identifying and Evaluating Methods for Testing the Impact of Recommender Systems

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12 Dec 2022 at 11:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom has awarded a tender for the project titled "Identifying and Evaluating Methods for Testing the Impact of Recommender Systems" in the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The contract worth £118,045.38 GBP was awarded to PATTRN ANALYTICS AND INTELLIGENCE LTD. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period is from 27th October 2022 to 17th March 2023. The tender deadline was on 3rd October 2022, and the project location is in London (SE1 9HA).

This procurement process by Ofcom offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) businesses. Companies in the research and development sector, especially those with expertise in recommender systems and online services, would be well-suited to compete. The completion of this tender marks a significant milestone in enhancing Ofcom's understanding of algorithmically-driven recommender systems and their impact on online services, contributing to the regulatory framework set under the Online Safety Bill.

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Notice Title

Identifying and Evaluating Methods for Testing the Impact of Recommender Systems

Notice Description

Ofcom has a requirement for a research project to investigate the use and impact of recommender systems by online services. We are seeking to develop our understanding of the key functionalities and features of in-scope services. One of these is the use of algorithmically-driven recommender systems, which are used to serve up content both on search services (e.g. search engine sites) and user-to-user services (e.g. social media platforms and video sharing platforms). We are seeking to collect evidence on how these systems function at a technical level, where and how they are used in practice, the risks they present to users, and how these risks can be mitigated. This research will inform the development of the regulatory documents that we are required to prepare under the Online Safety Bill to assist in-scope services in understanding how they can comply with their duties, including the Codes of Practice, the Register of Risks and Risk Profiles that will come out of Ofcom's risk assessments, and Industry Risk Assessment Guidance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e743f11-3702-4d6e-b0f1-006998cb80b0
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£118,045 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,045 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
26 Oct 2022 - 17 Mar 2023 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PATTRN ANALYTICS AND INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

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