Planning

AI and Automation

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Planning

02 Sep 2022 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is planning a procurement process titled "AI and Automation" in the IT services category. The planned procurement involves the provision of artificial intelligence and automation for use by UK Central Government Departments. The tender, identified by the ID RM6201, has a value of £200 million, with an open procurement method, and a contract period starting on 26th July 2023 and ending on 25th July 2025. The future notice date for communication is set for 25th January 2023, creating opportunities for businesses specialising in AI consultancy, augmented decision making, automation, natural language processing, imaging, and computer vision.

The procurement process, initiated as a tender in the planning stage, is led by the Crown Commercial Service, a buyer located in Liverpool, England. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity. Businesses interested in providing AI and automation services to Central Government Departments in the UK should monitor the deadlines closely. The upcoming contractual agreement aims to streamline the acquisition of AI technologies across government entities, providing a structured framework with different lots catering to specific AI capabilities.

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Notice Title

AI and Automation

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place an agreement for the provision of artificial intelligence and automation for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all artificial intelligence and automation required by UK Central Government Departments. The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market engagement. The indicative lot structure is: * Lot 1: AI Consultancy Research and Support * Lot 2: Augmented Decision Making * Lot 3: Automation * Lot 4: Natural Language Processing * Lot 5: Imaging and Computer Vision Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6efc3bcc-0f56-42e5-8267-079a84132b03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36511b69-3c2a-438d-903e-b094f3459743
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jul 2023 - 25 Jul 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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