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Impact Assessment of Global Proliferation of AI Cyber Capabilities on National Security - Phase I (Discovery)

BEIS

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for the Impact Assessment of Global Proliferation of AI Cyber Capabilities on National Security to Trail of Bits Inc. The procurement process was conducted using a selective procurement method, with a contract value of £164,700. The tender stage ended on July 23, 2023, and the contract period ran from July 24, 2023, to August 21, 2023. The project falls under the main procurement category of services and the industry classification for research consultancy services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses interested in providing research consultancy services related to AI cyber capabilities and national security. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector with expertise in cyber technologies and research consultancy are well-suited to compete for this contract. BEIS's emphasis on foundation evaluations around cyber capabilities underlines the importance of innovative solutions in this field, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to contribute to cutting-edge technology advancements in the UK.

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Notice Title

Impact Assessment of Global Proliferation of AI Cyber Capabilities on National Security - Phase I (Discovery)

Notice Description

The AI Foundation Model Taskforce (FMTF) will lay the foundations for the safe use of foundation models across the economy and ensure that the UK is at the forefront of this pivotal AI technology. This engagement is for the development of structured foundation evaluations around cyber capabilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a0d5354-6918-474f-8c76-d0332d56c561
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ef5269-619a-41ff-9333-ceca7e703124
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£164,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£164,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2023 - 21 Aug 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEIS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

TRAIL OF BITS

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