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DHSC: AI Ethics Evaluation Partner

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for an AI Ethics Evaluation Partner. The procurement process was carried out through a limited competitive quotation method. The contract value is £20,400, with a contract period starting on June 29, 2022, and ending on May 31, 2023. The buyer, DHSC, is located at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract awarded on July 4, 2022. The project falls under the services category.

This tender awarded by DHSC for an AI Ethics Evaluation Partner presents growth opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses in the test and evaluation industry can benefit from this contract. The tender's competitive quotation process allows SMEs to participate effectively. The contract period offers a significant timespan for the selected supplier, URSUS Consulting Ltd, to deliver the evaluation services and add value to the dialogue projects co-funded through the Sciencewise programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: AI Ethics Evaluation Partner

Notice Description

The aim of evaluating the dialogue projects co-funded through the Sciencewise programme is to contribute to the programme's overall aim by providing an independent assessment of the impacts and quality of the dialogue project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9ed21d3-73d7-4872-8d3c-19c94065dad5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a8ffb18-78fa-4828-bda9-b5d5f2b0ccbd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2022 - 31 May 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Additional Buyers

ATAMIS LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

URSUS CONSULTING

Further Information

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