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Sensitive Dataset to test Automatic Content Classifiers

OFCOM

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10 Apr 2024 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom awarded a contract for the procurement of sensitive datasets to test automatic content classifiers. The buying organisation, Ofcom, based in London, issued a tender for data supply services under the main procurement category of services. The tender, with the title "Sensitive Dataset to test Automatic Content Classifiers," had a value of £252,160 in GBP. The procurement method used was a direct procurement method with a single tender action conducted below the threshold. The contract period is from 1st April 2024 to 30th April 2024, with the tender period ending on 19th March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the data supply services sector, looking to collaborate with Ofcom. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors (VCSEs) are suitable for this procurement opportunity. Businesses interested in providing curated datasets compliant with data regulations for training and evaluating AI models, specifically in managing sensitive material for automatic content classification, are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Sensitive Dataset to test Automatic Content Classifiers

Notice Description

Ofcom requires curated datasets in compliance with data regulations for training and evaluating AI models. Datasets of sensitive material to allow Ofcom to test robustness and accuracy of automatic content classifiers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96e00fa1-5432-402c-8749-181df205739e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d25ff6ba-0f00-4716-9f04-856714beb15c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72319000 - Data supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£252,160 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£252,160 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEFINED.AI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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