Planning

DDaT25039 - Auto-Classification Tool

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

07 Feb 2025 at 14:02

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of an Auto-Classification Tool, titled "DDaT25039 - Auto-Classification Tool". This procurement falls under the industry category "Software package and information systems" (CPV code: 48000000) and is being coordinated from Polaris House in Swindon, England (postal code: SN2 1FL). The key date to note in this stage is the engagement end date, set for 14 February 2025. The purpose of this notice is to request feedback from the market to inform future decisions, and it is not a call for competition at this point.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for businesses specialising in AI/ML solutions, data integration, and system deployment. Companies experienced in developing machine learning models to classify unstructured data, integrating these models with existing data sources, and providing ongoing support and maintenance post-deployment would be well-suited to compete. This opportunity also favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated in the suitability criteria. The procurement seeks a scalable solution to address potential fluctuations in demand and mandates compliance with data protection and GDPR requirements. Engaging in this tender could position businesses to deliver innovative solutions and gain long-term contracts with the UK government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25039 - Auto-Classification Tool

Notice Description

***For the avoidance of doubt, this is not a call for competition. This notice is to request feedback from the market to inform future decisions*** UK Research and Innovation wish to procure an Auto-Classification Tool. The service required is the ability to classify the UKRI portfolio of applications and awards (Research Councils, Research England, Innovate UK) to a pre-existing classification system. The need for automating the classification is to reduce time spend on manual categorisation and improve operational efficiency. The solution is to classify new applications and our historic portfolio. In addition we require a solution to identify Trusted Research and Innovation for a quarterly report to DSIT - e.g. key word search. Requirements: In Scope AL/ML solution: the development of an AI/ML model to classify unstructured data into a structured system Data Integration: Integration of the classification system with existing data sources Model training and customisation: the vendor is responsible to train the AU/ML model using existing or new datasets to ensure classification accuracy System Deployment and Testing: Deployment of the solution in a live environment, including user acceptance testing to ensure it meets requirements. Post Deployment support: on going support, maintenance, periodic retraining of the AI/ML model to maintain performance over time. Out of Scope Provision of hardware or IT infrastructure Custom development beyond core classification functionality Potential Demand: Demand may fluctuate, based on the volume of new applications being processed. The vendor should ensure the solution can scale to accommodate this. Known Constraints: compliance with data protection and our Data Protection Privacy Impact Assessment and meeting GDPR requirements. ***There is no commitment at this stage that the above mentioned opportunity will proceed in its current format***

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29220c79-53cb-4be5-aa28-10b830511ed1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/497b6535-19da-42d7-88f8-e13a76ba6aeb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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