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AI Fact-checking chatbot

THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited is seeking a service provider to develop an AI fact-checking chatbot to combat disinformation, enhancing democratic resilience. The procurement process, named "AI Fact-checking chatbot," falls under IT services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender has a minimum value of £1,000 and a total value of £30,000. The procurement method is a direct single tender action, with a tender period ending on 23rd November 2022 and a contract period starting on 30th November 2022 and ending on 20th March 2023.

This tender by The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector that specialise in consulting, software development, and Internet-related support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as the tender is below threshold value and the contracting authority is seeking innovative solutions to address information operations and disinformation affecting democratic societies. The unique focus on developing a chatbot to counter disinformation aligns with the organisation's commitment to strengthening democratic processes globally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Fact-checking chatbot

Notice Description

Summary WFD is looking for a service provider to develop AI fact-checking chatbot that supports debunking disinformation, therefore addressing the impact of information operations. Overview Westminster Foundation for Democracy ("WFD") is the UK public body dedicated to supporting democracy around the world. Operating internationally, WFD works with parliaments, political parties, and civil society groups as well as on elections to help make political systems fairer, more inclusive and more accountable. We are a problem-solving, practitioner-led organisation that offers: * Specialist analysis, research, and advice to inform policy makers on a range of democratic governance issues; * High quality and impactful programmes that directly support the full spectrum of institutions in political systems to develop inclusive political processes, more accountable political systems, protection of rights and freedoms, and more pluralistic societies; and * International elections observation on behalf of the UK. Aim of this Invitation to Tender WFD is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") to a range of potential suppliers of goods and/or services and would welcome a bid from your organisation. In order to strengthen the democratic resilience, there is an urgent need to address the impact that information operations and disinformation have on democratic society and its electoral integrity. The authoritarian information tactics used across regions share similarities and aim to inhibit people's right to form independent opinions that are free of manipulative interference, as well as to make free choices during elections. WFD therefore seeks to strengthen partnerships among stakeholders to facilitate knowledge exchanges about these information operation tactics, to enhance best practices countering electoral disinformation, and to build capacities in order to strengthen democratic actors' abilities to investigate information and counter them effectively. For full details of how to apply, please see the attached tender document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1da84d7-9b6c-4f13-b158-2d7badca9da4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2022 - 20 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice URLs

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