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AISI Safeguard Surveys Partner

DSIT

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13 Nov 2024 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) based in London has completed the tender process to find a partner for the AISI Safeguard Surveys under the industry category of research services. The procurement aimed to secure expertise to enhance AISI's AI system security threat models and related taxonomies. This selective tender, conducted via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, had a value ranging from £298,000 to £600,000. The tender stage began with an end date on 16th September 2024, and the awarded contract will run from 11th November 2024 to 31st March 2025. Notably, this procurement supports participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AI security, threat modelling, and research services to collaborate with a major governmental body like DSIT. The detailed nature of the project involving the development of advanced AI safeguards makes it particularly suitable for innovative tech companies and research institutes. Winning such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio, provide substantial revenue, and potentially lead to further governmental collaborations. The contract was awarded to Faculty, a large organisation known for its advanced AI solutions, highlighting the calibre of expertise sought and the potential for impactful contributions to national AI security initiatives.

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Notice Title

AISI Safeguard Surveys Partner

Notice Description

The tendered requirement described in this CAF, "Frontier AI Safeguards Threat Modelling Partnership", is for a supplier(s) to enrich AISI's Safeguards Team's AI system security threat models and our taxonomies of safeguards and attacks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7651c44-72de-4014-b39e-f2c7aec35485
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22c8562a-753c-4deb-9dba-7a4f79ad9780
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£298,630 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FACULTY

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