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PS25136 - AI Standards Hub Evaluation (Phase 2) (April 2023 - March 2025)

DSIT

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22 Aug 2025 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) led the procurement process under a selective method, specifically calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was granted to European Economic Research Limited, trading as Europe Economics, for the project titled "PS25136 - AI Standards Hub Evaluation (Phase 2) (April 2023 - March 2025)." The focus was on advancing trustworthy AI through standards, under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy. The contract commenced on 26 August 2025 and is set to conclude on 27 February 2026. The delivery and influence of AI standards extend across the UK and internationally, reflecting a completed award stage as of 14 August 2025, with a contract value of £49,860.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in AI, research, and consultancy services to engage with key government initiatives in AI standardisation. Organisations that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or those with a significant focus on technical standardisation might find this project particularly pertinent. Additionally, the tender opens avenues for those aiming to enhance their partnerships with government departments like DSIT, who are at the forefront of technology policy-making. The broad geographical impact of the project, from the UK to international territories, enables engaged businesses to extend their influence in both local and global markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25136 - AI Standards Hub Evaluation (Phase 2) (April 2023 - March 2025)

Notice Description

The AI Standards Hub (the 'AISH') is a UK initiative led by the Alan Turing Institute, the British Standards Institution and the National Physical Laboratory (together, the 'Hub partners'), supported by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology ('DSIT'). The AISH seeks to advance trustworthy and responsible AI through the role of technical standards. The AISH aims to grow the UK's influence on AI standards by ensuring that: (a) the UK AI community is well informed about AI standards; (b) the UK AI community can effectively influence and engage in standardisation of AI; (c) the UK's voice in AI standards is internationally recognised; and (d) standards support AI governance and innovation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260fa118-3925-49a6-92c6-ec5524d1b9a0
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,860 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 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
DSIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2FF
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH LIMITED, T/A EUROPE ECONOMICS

Further Information

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