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Proxies Technical Study

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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06 Apr 2023 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has successfully awarded a contract for the "Proxies Technical Study" tender. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, aimed to conduct a technical study on algorithmic bias monitoring using proxy methods in a privacy-preserving way. The contract value amounted to £39,950 GBP, with Frazer-Nash Consultancy Limited being the chosen supplier. The procurement stage is now complete, and the contract period was from January 9th, 2023, to March 30th, 2023, with the tender period ending on December 16th, 2022. The buying organisation, DCMS, identified this opportunity under the "Research and development services" category.

This awarded tender by DCMS for the "Proxies Technical Study" presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services and related consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to leverage this contract. The procurement method used was "selective" through a call-off from a framework agreement, creating a fair chance for eligible suppliers to participate and contribute to the advancement of technology in bias monitoring processes. Businesses interested in contributing to innovative technical studies while adhering to privacy guidelines can benefit from exploring similar future opportunities within the remit of digital transformation and algorithmic bias mitigation efforts.

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Notice Title

Proxies Technical Study

Notice Description

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) are seeking a Supplier to conduct a technical study on the feasibility of using proxy methods for algorithmic bias monitoring in a privacy-preserving way.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3badeb7-0146-41c1-b7e5-3e1ac3af83d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/693e1c7e-41ac-4246-9228-72a399eb4601
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£39,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2023 - 30 Mar 2023 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
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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