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DASA Open Call Cycle 1 Rapid Situational Awareness through AI and Real Time Social Media

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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24 Jan 2022 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved an open tender titled "DASA Open Call Cycle 1 Rapid Situational Awareness through AI and Real Time Social Media", initiated by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory based in Salisbury, England. This contract, valued at £348,280, falls under the category of Research and Development Services and is classified as an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period ended on 21st September 2021, with the contract commencing on 1st December 2021 and concluding on 30th November 2022. The announcement of the contract award was published for transparency on 24th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in AI technology and social media analytics. Businesses that can provide innovative research and development services, especially those focusing on real-time data processing and situational awareness solutions, would be particularly well-placed to compete in this market. Engaging to provide services to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory could not only enhance their portfolio but also lead to further collaborations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DASA Open Call Cycle 1 Rapid Situational Awareness through AI and Real Time Social Media

Notice Description

DASA Open Call Cycle 1 contract awarded and published for transparency purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b53e548b-ff88-4d70-a93a-a0dcf61ba394
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d9f83d8-2aa3-4a84-9b1b-739b9eea4563
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£348,280 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£348,280 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Lisa Catlin
Contact Email
lcatlin@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 953223

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIND FOUNDRY

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