Tender

Human Centred Design (HCD) support for MI Garage

DIGITAL CATAPULT

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Tender

22 Jul 2021 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Digital Catapult is seeking a partner to provide Human Centred Design (HCD) support for its Machine Intelligence Garage programme, a project aimed at assisting early-stage AI startups. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 4th August 2021. The organisation is based in London, and the contract is classified under Research consultancy services with additional classifications in business and management consultancy. The expected contract period will run from 6th September 2021 to 6th March 2023, and the procurement method is an open procedure, indicating a competitive bidding environment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses with expertise in Human Centred Design, particularly those capable of supporting tech startups and SMEs in the AI sector. Companies that specialise in conducting collaborative workshops, possess a strong understanding of artificial intelligence, and have relevant experience in consultancy roles will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this project could lead to valuable partnerships and a stronger foothold in the rapidly evolving machine learning and AI market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Human Centred Design (HCD) support for MI Garage

Notice Description

Digital Catapult is looking for a partner to provide Human Centred Design support for Machine Intelligence Garage in the form of consultations, workshops and resource creation. The Machine Intelligence Garage is a Digital Catapult accelerator programme that helps startups access the computation power and expertise they need to develop and build machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions, part funded by CAP-AI. The Machine Intelligence Garage hosts a number of workshops and experimentation days to help startups of all sizes get to grips with resources for Machine Intelligence. The aim of this work is to provide early-stage AI startups on the Machine Intelligence Garage Programme with tailored Human Centred Design (HCD) in collaboration with the Digital Catapult team. The successful supplier should demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications in HCD; a good understanding of Artificial Intelligence; relevant experience and interest in working with tech startups and SMEs; relevant experience in designing and delivering collaborative workshops; etc. All contract details, requirements, evaluation criteria, process timelines, etc. are well described on the RFP document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ed42dd8-d875-469c-90a6-868edee35ccf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153bd770-0bc6-4da5-b785-65ac379699ae
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Sep 2021 - 6 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2RA
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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