Tender

Expert Systems MVP

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED

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Tender

27 Nov 2019 at 10:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited is currently conducting a tender process titled "Expert Systems MVP" aimed at creating an automated self-service capability for their website. This procurement falls under the graphical user interface (GUI) tools industry and involves multiple components, including the development of a graph database and a machine-learning model integrated with their existing systems. The tender is open for submissions until 2nd January 2020, with the contract period commencing on 8th January 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2020. The estimated monetary value for this contract ranges from £50,000 to £70,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software development, particularly those specialising in database software, data-processing services, and design consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find the process accessible, encouraging them to leverage their expertise in automation and machine learning to fulfil the project's objectives. Companies that can demonstrate proficiency in creating user-friendly applications and integrating complex data systems will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expert Systems MVP

Notice Description

KTN wants to produce an automated self-service capability for our website that allows companies to access our expertise without necessarily talking to KTN personnel. We are looking to build this automated expertise through: Building a graph database of all our staff, events, offerings and companies in our CRM, etc [need: graph database] Building a machine-learning model based on the database [need: Machine learning model] We are looking to serve companies through: Automatically understanding their requests in natural language [need: Natural Language Processing (NLP)], Automatically guiding them through a replica of process that our experts run now in person, successively recommending the appropriate resources based on the companies' interaction with the system [need: ML model based on graph database, interacting with NLP]. This all will need to be integrated with our website, internal processes and existing data architecture [need: website, Gmail, CRM, etc integration], which is the primary form of interaction the companies have with us. Success factors Successful delivery will be defined as: Highly desirable UX and UI. Efficient and effective rank and recommendations for online enquiries. Automated data retrieval and cleansing. Efficient and effective interrogation and explainability. Handover and total control - updating data architecture/integration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-daed3415-aacb-4d71-a51c-703f0054f773
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/083948d8-3bde-43fd-bbea-09d247a99ed0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48984000 - Graphical user interface (GUI) tools

72212610 - Database software development services

72310000 - Data-processing services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 0QH
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice URLs

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