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Creating suites of tasks ('evals') to use in the evaluation of AI systems

DSIT

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19 Mar 2024 at 08:53

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15 Feb 2024 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for creating suites of tasks ('evals') to evaluate AI systems has been awarded. The buying organisation, DSIT, based in London, United Kingdom, completed the procurement process through a direct award method. The contract value is £155,011.76, and the contract period extends from 8th January 2024 to 1st March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in research and development services, to engage with DSIT for innovation projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete, given the focus on creating suites of tasks for AI system evaluation. Businesses located in London can benefit from this contract within the services category.

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Notice Title

Creating suites of tasks ('evals') to use in the evaluation of AI systems

Notice Description

Creating suites of tasks ('evals') to use in the evaluation of AI systems. This notice has been amended to reflect an extension of Time & Value. This contract now expires on 29/03/24, and is now totalled at PS232,517.64.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c54a19fc-361a-4c03-b828-52c9e4657ed5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/062a9eef-094a-4f3b-b74d-b870026e0b05
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£232,517 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,011 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 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 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
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

RETHINK PRIORITIES

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