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Prj_3986 - Human Uplift Studies (HUS)

DSIT

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13 Mar 2025 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Prj_3986 - Human Uplift Studies (HUS)," classified under research and experimental development services. The tender, which was conducted via a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, focused on generating experimental data on capability uplift in relation to cyber-specific threat scenarios. The project is valued at £692,955.13 and will be delivered in London, United Kingdom. Key dates include the award announcement on 13 March 2025 and the contract period running from 23 January 2025 to 22 October 2025. The award was granted to RAND Europe Community Interest Company.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in research and development services within the cybersecurity domain. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were particularly encouraged to compete, reflecting the inclusive approach of the procurement process. Companies with a proven capacity to design and conduct rigorous experimental studies, especially those experienced in handling dynamic purchasing system call-offs, would find themselves well-suited for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Prj_3986 - Human Uplift Studies (HUS)

Notice Description

DSIT requires a supplier's expertise and capacity, to design and conduct a series of human uplift studies. This will allow the team to generate robust experimental data on the capability uplift given to actors (of varying capabilities) in relation to those AISI has prioritised the cyber specific threat scenarios

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0225a6b-b804-4be8-9a5e-e7f72c67e3d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6ec391-aac1-41c3-b7fa-27ca6fc981ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£692,955 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£692,955 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2025 - 22 Oct 2025 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
DSIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dttgcbp@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST

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