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CS22025 Facilitation for Sandpit on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for National Security

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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07 Apr 2022 at 15:03

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31 Mar 2022 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CS22025 Facilitation for Sandpit on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for National Security" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This tender falls under the event services category, specifically focusing on facilitating a sandpit in the national security sector, with a contract value of £25,000. It was awarded on 18 March 2022 and is scheduled to span from 1 April 2022 to 31 October 2022. The procurement method utilised was a limited process, with a competitive quotation exercise below the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 7 March 2022.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary sector organisations (VCSEs), to engage in the national security arena through the facilitation of innovative projects in artificial intelligence and robotics. Companies with expertise in event management, technology services, or those specialising in national security solutions would be particularly well-suited to leverage this contract, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their footprint in a growing industry.

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Notice Title

CS22025 Facilitation for Sandpit on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for National Security

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Brief Description of Requirement United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) would like to appoint a set of facilitators to run a sandpit in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) and Robotics for national security.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9924fc37-c211-4575-a04c-3ceb23acf2fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc99e86-5ccc-4206-a70b-7429daae06d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 6-12 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Core Services
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 86700

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE COLLECTIVE FACILITATION

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