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Impact Assessment of Global Proliferation of AI Cyber Capabilities on National Security (Phase IB, Month 1)

BEIS

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06 Oct 2023 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The 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 (Phase IB, Month 1)" project. The procurement stage was completed under a selective method, with a contract value of £88,000. The contract period spanned from September 4th, 2023 to September 18th, 2023, with the tender period ending on September 4th, 2023. The project falls under the main procurement category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with the delivery address being in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector, particularly those specializing in AI technology and cybersecurity, to engage with the AI Foundation Model Taskforce (FMTF) led by BEIS. Being a selective procurement, businesses with expertise in foundation evaluations around cyber capabilities are well-suited to compete. The project aims to establish safe foundations for AI technology deployment across various sectors, positioning the UK as a leader in this crucial field. Businesses interested in cutting-edge AI solutions for national security applications should consider engaging with BEIS on this impactful initiative.

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Notice Title

Impact Assessment of Global Proliferation of AI Cyber Capabilities on National Security (Phase IB, Month 1)

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-b5fd17-66aef54b-7052-435a-b8bc-9456c1e0d73e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f0423a3-899b-4668-957f-85f4a24b2d96
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2023 - 18 Sep 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
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

TRAIL OF BITS

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