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Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute - Legal Services

DSIT

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23 Apr 2026 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves the Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) contracting Dentons UK and Middle East LLP for legal services to the Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI). The procurement pertains to legal services within the AI industry, focusing on managing the risks associated with advanced AI developments. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, is active from 3 May 2024 to 5 November 2026 and was selected through a call-off from a framework agreement. The location for the delivery of services is London, United Kingdom, with a completion status noted for the tender stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services associated with technology and AI governance. Organisations that have expertise in advising and framing legal structures around technological advancements are well-suited for such contracts. The procurement process encourages SME participation, offering potential growth opportunities for such businesses by aligning with the institute's mission to enhance AI safety and governance. Connection with a major government department like DSIT could further bolster market presence and facilitate strategic partnerships within the AI sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute - Legal Services

Notice Description

The AI Safety Institute (AISI) is a directorate within the Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT). AISI's mission is to minimise surprise to the UK and humanity from rapid and unexpected advances in AI. It will work towards this by developing the infrastructure (research, tools and technical capability) needed to understand the risks of advanced AI and enable its governance requiring legal advice on various issues.

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/adf73bd5-9ef4-4809-92bc-44b1d5a48644
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2024 - 5 Nov 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST

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