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Horizon Scanning Function SOH Study

DSIT

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16 Apr 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Horizon Scanning Function SOH Study" within the research and development industry category. This project focuses on AI and is designated under the standard CPV classification 73000000. The contract was awarded via a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period started on the 10th of March 2025 and ended on the 30th of April 2025, with the tender period concluding on the 6th of March 2025. Both the tender and contract involve delivery across various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £49,178 GBP.

Opportunities for business growth lie in engaging with research and consultancy services in advanced technological fields such as AI. This tender is suitable for businesses capable of executing large-scale research initiatives, notwithstanding those tailoring services specifically for SMEs or VCSEs. With Cranfield University receiving the award, businesses with substantial research capabilities and higher education affiliations might find similar tenders advantageous for their growth. This procurement highlights the potential for companies within the research and development sector to collaborate on state-of-the-art projects and significantly bolster their portfolio.

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Notice Title

Horizon Scanning Function SOH Study

Notice Description

Horizon Scanning Function SOH Study For AI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9286a929-bcd5-49df-a6fd-540612aaf6b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a072d146-844b-4842-9d9c-41615851fe86
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£49,178 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,178 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 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
DSIT
Contact Name
DSIT
Contact Email
dsit.dttgcbp@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
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

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

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