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Process Flow of Automated Content Classification in Online Platforms

OFCOM

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16 Oct 2023 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project "Process Flow of Automated Content Classification in Online Platforms" was recently awarded to PUBLIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED by Ofcom. The project aims to enhance Ofcom's understanding of classifiers for different harms and user age impact. The contract is valued at GBP 118,500 and has a contract period from 18th September 2023 to 31st March 2024. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (below threshold), and the procurement stage is now in the Award phase. The project falls under the industry category of Research and development consultancy services, and the project location is in LONDON, with a postal code of SE1 9HA.

This awarded tender for automated content classification presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete in providing technical and business metrics, mapping ACC processes for defined harms, and delivering an interactive process flow. Businesses interested in enhancing moderation processes for specific harms and identifying areas for improvement can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with Ofcom in shaping future regulatory approaches for online platforms.

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Notice Title

Process Flow of Automated Content Classification in Online Platforms

Notice Description

The Safety Technology Group is responsible for ensuring that Ofcom is fully informed of the latest technological innovations. As part of this, we are responsible for understanding the technologies that are deployed on online platforms and how this is likely to evolve in the future, as input to our policies and our operational approach to regulating these services. The main goal is to enhance Ofcom's understanding of the deployment of classifiers for different harms, user age, and types of data. By obtaining a clear picture of the moderation process, valuable insights can be gained regarding the specific steps in the pipeline where important "performance" information can be collected. This information will help assess the effectiveness of moderation for specific harms and identify areas for improvement. The project scope and minimum requirements to be delivered can be summarized as follows: * Mapping ACC Process for Defined Harms * Mapping User Age Impact * Interactive Process Flow * Technical and Business Metrics * Interview with Platforms

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4857d248-5875-4ec5-a80d-020657ffb4e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d627870-a2cb-46d0-9533-200eb0fee035
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
Alex Lindsay
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
02079813600

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

PUBLIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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