Planning

Request for Information (RFI) - Data Labelling

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    7th January 2025 17:00:05 PM

    Planning Deadline

    17th January 2025 23:59:59 PM   3 days remaining

  • Contract Summary

    This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to elicit information that can assist the Defence Artificial Intelligence Centre (DAIC) to shape, support, and develop its decision-making concerning a future delivery model for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Labelling capability within the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Current Situation & Data Labelling Capability Vision: At present, AI Data Labelling processes within MOD are often siloed and delivered by a mixture of Crown Servants/Contractors for specific business areas, across varying classification levels. MOD's vision is to establish an AI Data Labelling capability, empowering the rapid development and deployment of AI solutions across Defence by providing tooling and a trusted network of partners to label, enrich and analyse diverse data modalities at speed and scale. This AI Data Labelling capability will fuel the development of AI models, delivering faster insights, enhanced situational awareness, and a decisive operational advantage for a safer and more secure future. RFI Objectives: In support of the Data Labelling capability vision, this RFI seeks to help the DAIC to: - Support the development and decision making around the future delivery model for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Labelling capability within MOD, including in-house/outsource boundaries; - Understand the current marketplace for AI Data Labelling capability; - Make Suppliers aware of the current strategic direction that MOD is pursuing in relation to AI Data Labelling capability, and how it aligns with the current Defence Artificial Intelligence Strategy; and - Support MOD in preparing to hold an early market engagement event during the first quarter of 2025, informed by responses from the RFI. How to Participate: All interested parties are encouraged to provide their feedback and participate in this RFI by completing the following Microsoft Form: https://forms.office.com/e/cfK6ddYRG3 Please provide your responses at OFFICIAL classification only. Further background information and instructions for responding to this RFI can be found in the attached 'DAIC Data Labelling RFI Instructions & Background' document. Deadline: The deadline for participation in this RFI is Friday 17th January 2025 at 23:45 (GMT). Disclaimer: It is important to note that this RFI is for information-gathering purposes and does not guarantee that a subsequent procurement process will be run. Moreover, participation or non-participation in this RFI will not have any implication on your ability to take part in any future procurement process. Confidentiality: All responses to this RFI will be held confidentially and any commercially-sensitive information that you may wish to provide in support of your answers will not be shared with other Parties. Further Information: If you have any queries regarding this RFI or would like to provide any feedback, please contact the Buyer's Commercial Officer - Details in '4. Contact details'.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-4a5c3a12-14cc-4cdb-9fbc-3526aba70739

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    N/A

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    72300000

    CPV Division(s)

    72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

  • Awarding Authority

    MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

    Buyer Name

    Nicholas Griffin

    Buyer Email

    Nicholas.Griffin100@mod.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    0300 163 9189

    Buyer Address

    MOD Corsham

    Corsham

    SN13 9NR

    England

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Planning

Request for Information (RFI) - Data Labelling

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    17th December 2024 14:12:21 PM

    Planning Deadline

    17th January 2025 23:59:59 PM   3 days remaining

  • Contract Summary

    This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to elicit information that can assist the Defence Artificial Intelligence Centre (DAIC) to shape, support, and develop its decision-making concerning a future delivery model for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Labelling capability within the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Current Situation & Data Labelling Capability Vision: At present, AI Data Labelling processes within MOD are often siloed and delivered by a mixture of Crown Servants/Contractors for specific business areas, across varying classification levels. MOD's vision is to establish an AI Data Labelling capability, empowering the rapid development and deployment of AI solutions across Defence by providing tooling and a trusted network of partners to label, enrich and analyse diverse data modalities at speed and scale. This AI Data Labelling capability will fuel the development of AI models, delivering faster insights, enhanced situational awareness, and a decisive operational advantage for a safer and more secure future. RFI Objectives: In support of the Data Labelling capability vision, this RFI seeks to help the DAIC to: - Support the development and decision making around the future delivery model for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Labelling capability within MOD, including in-house/outsource boundaries; - Understand the current marketplace for AI Data Labelling capability; - Make Suppliers aware of the current strategic direction that MOD is pursuing in relation to AI Data Labelling capability, and how it aligns with the current Defence Artificial Intelligence Strategy; and - Support MOD in preparing to hold an early market engagement event during the first quarter of 2025, informed by responses from the RFI. How to Participate: All interested parties are encouraged to provide their feedback and participate in this RFI by completing the following Microsoft Form: https://forms.office.com/e/cfK6ddYRG3 Please provide your responses at OFFICIAL classification only. Further background information and instructions for responding to this RFI can be found in the attached 'DAIC Data Labelling RFI Instructions & Background' document. Deadline: The deadline for participation in this RFI is Friday 17th January 2025 at 23:45 (GMT). Disclaimer: It is important to note that this RFI is for information-gathering purposes and does not guarantee that a subsequent procurement process will be run. Moreover, participation or non-participation in this RFI will not have any implication on your ability to take part in any future procurement process. Confidentiality: All responses to this RFI will be held confidentially and any commercially-sensitive information that you may wish to provide in support of your answers will not be shared with other Parties. Further Information: If you have any queries regarding this RFI or would like to provide any feedback, please contact the Buyer's Commercial Officer - Details in '4. Contact details'.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-4a5c3a12-14cc-4cdb-9fbc-3526aba70739

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    N/A

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    72300000

    CPV Division(s)

    72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

  • Awarding Authority

    MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

    Buyer Name

    Nicholas Griffin

    Buyer Email

    Nicholas.Griffin100@mod.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    0300 163 9189

    Buyer Address

    MOD Corsham

    Corsham

    SN13 9NR

    England

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Planning

Request for Information (RFI) - Data Labelling

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    16th December 2024 19:48:22 PM

    Planning Deadline

    17th January 2025 23:59:59 PM   3 days remaining

  • Contract Summary

    This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to elicit information that can assist the Defence Artificial Intelligence Centre (DAIC) to shape, support, and develop its decision-making concerning a future delivery model for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Labelling capability within the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Current Situation & Data Labelling Capability Vision: At present, AI Data Labelling processes within MOD are often siloed and delivered by a mixture of Crown Servants/Contractors for specific business areas, across varying classification levels. MOD's vision is to establish an AI Data Labelling capability, empowering the rapid development and deployment of AI solutions across Defence by providing tooling and a trusted network of partners to label, enrich and analyse diverse data modalities at speed and scale. This AI Data Labelling capability will fuel the development of AI models, delivering faster insights, enhanced situational awareness, and a decisive operational advantage for a safer and more secure future. RFI Objectives: In support of the Data Labelling capability vision, this RFI seeks to help the DAIC to: - Support the development and decision making around the future delivery model for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Labelling capability within MOD, including in-house/outsource boundaries; - Understand the current marketplace for AI Data Labelling capability; - Make Suppliers aware of the current strategic direction that MOD is pursuing in relation to AI Data Labelling capability, and how it aligns with the current Defence Artificial Intelligence Strategy; and - Support MOD in preparing to hold an early market engagement event during the first quarter of 2025, informed by responses from the RFI. How to Participate: All interested parties are encouraged to provide their feedback and participate in this RFI by completing the following Microsoft Form: https://forms.office.com/e/cfK6ddYRG3 Please provide your responses at OFFICIAL classification only. Further background information and instructions for responding to this RFI can be found in the attached 'DAIC Data Labelling RFI Instructions & Background' document. Deadline: The deadline for participation in this RFI is Friday 17th January 2025 at 23:45 (GMT). Disclaimer: It is important to note that this RFI is for information-gathering purposes and does not guarantee that a subsequent procurement process will be run. Moreover, participation or non-participation in this RFI will not have any implication on your ability to take part in any future procurement process. Confidentiality: All responses to this RFI will be held confidentially and any commercially-sensitive information that you may wish to provide in support of your answers will not be shared with other Parties. Further Information: If you have any queries regarding this RFI or would like to provide any feedback, please contact the Buyer's Commercial Officer - Details in '4. Contact details'.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-4a5c3a12-14cc-4cdb-9fbc-3526aba70739

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    N/A

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    72300000

    CPV Division(s)

    72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

  • Awarding Authority

    MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

    Buyer Name

    Nicholas Griffin

    Buyer Email

    Nicholas.Griffin100@mod.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    MOD Corsham

    Corsham

    SN13 9NR

    England

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