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AI Research - Automated Benchmarking and Red Line Knowledge Identification

DSIT

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22 Jan 2024 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization for this procurement process is the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The title of the contract is "AI Research - Automated Benchmarking and Red Line Knowledge Identification" in the services industry category. The location is London, United Kingdom. This procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period starting on January 15, 2024, and ending on March 14, 2024, with a total value of £137,900. The procurement method used was "Other - Direct Award".

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services related to AI. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in automated benchmarking and red line knowledge identification would be well-suited to compete. The direct award method chosen for this procurement process could be advantageous for businesses with specific capabilities in AI research. The clear focus on services related to AI provides a targeted opportunity for businesses in this sector to contribute and grow through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Research - Automated Benchmarking and Red Line Knowledge Identification

Notice Description

This contract is for the delivery of Automated Benchmarking and Red Line Knowledge Identification to assist with AI Research. This contract finder notice has been amended, due to a Time & Value Variation. This contract now finishes on 10th April 2024, and was extended to PS148,897.17.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1b3e0c-bec6-449d-99ca-bbfaf11994f6
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
£148,897 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2024 - 10 Apr 2024 1-6 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
Additional Buyers

BEIS

Contact Name
Iain Puddephatt
Contact Email
iain.puddephatt@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SIGNATURE SCIENCE

Further Information

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