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Ethics of Automated Vehicles Research

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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31 Jan 2022 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Ethics of Automated Vehicles Research" was conducted by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport. This contract falls under the research and development services industry category, specifically aimed at informing policy development related to the ethics of automated vehicles. The procurement method used was a direct approach via a single tender action, and the contract was awarded for a total value of £12,500. The contract period commenced on 4th October 2021 and concluded on 17th December 2021, with an award notice published on 31st January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focused on law, marketing, and ethics related to technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with this sector can enhance a business's credibility and open avenues for collaboration and future projects in the evolving field of automated vehicle technology.

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Notice Title

Ethics of Automated Vehicles Research

Notice Description

The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) requires a Supplier to provide research services in support of a policy development project focused on the ethics of automated vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6c0068-4da1-4e03-b838-e81cbebfea8a
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2021 - 17 Dec 2021 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCDERMID ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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