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AI Research - Tool-enabled BioEvals

BEIS

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18 Jan 2024 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) based in London, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for AI Research - Tool-enabled BioEvals worth £235,084 in the research and development services category. The tender was completed with a direct award procurement method, and the contract period is from 5th February 2024 to 1st April 2024.

This opportunity, suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), was awarded to FutureHouse Inc. The contract provides a chance for businesses in the AI industry to contribute to AI safety research. FutureHouse Inc., a large-scale company based in San Francisco, USA, emerged as the supplier, demonstrating potential growth opportunities for businesses in similar technological sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Research - Tool-enabled BioEvals

Notice Description

AI Safety Institute have required Tool-enabled bio evals to assist with AI Research.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86436724-a920-45bf-8390-d6850e95a0e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ae19396-74ce-4d51-866c-c113ce77226b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£235,084 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£235,084 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2024 - 1 Apr 2024 1-6 months
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
BEIS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

FUTUREHOUSE

Further Information

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