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Generative AI Tool to the UK Mission to the United Nations

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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17 Jul 2024 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office awarded a contract for a Generative AI Tool to the UK Mission to the United Nations. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation process, with a total contract value of £48,000. The contract period runs from 22nd July 2024 to 11th October 2024. The buying organisation is located in London, England, and the industry category is software package and information systems.

This tender opportunity for a Generative AI Tool provides a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software industry to engage in a competitive quotation process. Businesses with expertise in software development and AI technologies are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract allows for innovation and collaboration with the UK Mission to the United Nations, offering growth opportunities in analysing publicly available UN data.

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Notice Title

Generative AI Tool to the UK Mission to the United Nations

Notice Description

A Generative AI Tool provided to the UK Mission to the United Nations to analyse publicly available UN data.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77cbc876-72c5-48ef-9b71-47fdd9ce43e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd560621-522c-49c1-8877-44f90f13df3c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2024 - 11 Oct 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ddat.commercial@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUANTSPARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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