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AI for DIgital Selection - Azure ML

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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12 Dec 2019 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives is conducting a selective procurement process for the contract titled "AI for Digital Selection - Azure ML" within the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement falls under the contract category of services and has a total value of £66,715. The contract period is set to commence on 16 December 2019 and conclude on 31 March 2020. Businesses interested in this tender had until 23 October 2019 to submit their bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in artificial intelligence and IT services, particularly those offering consulting and software development solutions. Companies with expertise in Azure ML or related AI technologies will be well-positioned to compete, allowing them to forge valuable partnerships with a prestigious organisation like The National Archives while expanding their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI for DIgital Selection - Azure ML

Notice Description

Most government departments hold a significant volume of data in the form of a 'digital heap' of documents, emails, datasets and other types of information. This is evidence of the department's policymaking and delivery and must be appraised and selected for permanent preservation as the historical record. Appraisal and selection of this material will almost certainly be carried out with the support of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. Some parts of the appraisal and selection challenge lend themselves to AI solutions, such as distinguishing between personal and business email. Other aspects are intrinsically very difficult. This project aims to increase our hands-on capability and understanding in the use of AI for selecting records, not to identify a tool that we can recommend to government to carry out selection. One of the tools identified in Phase 1 is Azure ML. This contract is to provide the following: a) the necessary licences for Azure ML, and any other associated licences which may be required. b) sufficient cloud space for working. c) the services of an expert user, or team of expert users, of Azure ML

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a750890d-71da-4b33-8ac6-bccca5280e7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e92df934-24f8-429e-b947-dbad634cae11
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,715 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,715 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADATIS CONSULTING

Further Information

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