Tender

Ethics support (Advisory Group Members)

DIGITAL CATAPULT

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Tender

20 Aug 2021 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Digital Catapult, which is seeking to appoint up to 12 professional suppliers as members of its Ethics Committee for a project titled "Ethics support (Advisory Group Members)." This tender falls under the services category, specifically within research consultancy services and business consultancy. The procurement method is an open procedure, and potential suppliers should submit their applications by 7 September 2021. The contract period will commence on 14 October 2021 and run until 14 April 2023, with the primary delivery address located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology ethics, particularly those with expertise in AI ethics and advanced digital technologies. Ideal candidates would include consultants and firms that have experience collaborating with industry players, tech startups, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The engagement in ethics consultations, workshops, and research activities can help enhance businesses' profiles and expand their networks within the tech community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ethics support (Advisory Group Members)

Notice Description

Digital Catapult is looking to appoint a number of professional, reliable Suppliers as members of the Digital Catapult Ethics Committee (Advisory Group), which will contribute to a range of hands-on Ethics activities upon request. It is anticipated that a maximum of 12 Suppliers shall be appointed within this Contract. As a member of the Digital Catapult Ethics Committee (Advisory Group) successful candidates will take part in Ethics Committee meetings and contribute to a range of hands-on activities such as ethics consultations with external organisations, ethics workshops/webinars, deep dives, resource development and research - subject to availability and interest. The potential suppliers should have relevant experience in Technology Ethics - in particular AI Ethics; a good understanding of advanced digital technology esp. Artificial Intelligence; relevant experience and interest in working with industry, tech startups and SMEs; relevant experience in designing and delivering collaborative workshops. Interested candidates can find detailed contract requirements, specifications, evaluation criteria, process timelines, etc. on the RFP document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d695ea9-d332-44a0-9d6a-92a9e782a54b
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
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
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2021 - 14 Apr 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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