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Development of an AI-driven tool for IES ontology extensions

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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06 Mar 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has successfully completed the procurement process for the development of an AI-driven tool aimed at extending the Information Exchange Standard (IES) ontology. This project, classified under Software programming and consultancy services, will be carried out by Kampakis and Co. Ltd. The contract, worth £50,000, will cover services to be delivered from 17 February 2025 to 31 March 2025. The procurement was conducted via a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement. This initiative addresses an experimental project to develop a minimal viable experiment (MVE) AI-driven tool to support IES ontology extensions. Key dates included the tender deadline on 10 January 2025, and the award publication date on 6 March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in artificial intelligence and software development, particularly those focusing on data exchange standards and ontology evolution. It is especially suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in developing innovative technological solutions. Engaging in such high-profile government projects can enhance a company's portfolio, establish credibility, and open doors to future public and private sector contracts. Businesses with the capability to deliver sophisticated AI-driven tools can greatly benefit from competing in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Development of an AI-driven tool for IES ontology extensions

Notice Description

An experimental project to develop a minimal viable experiment (MVE) AI-driven tool that can support the evolution of the Information Exchange Standard (IES) by proposing candidate ontology extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24d0d5e8-c76f-4116-925c-34eea93683b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44940b9f-3cd7-45b4-a9eb-1fd143735397
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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAMPAKIS AND

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