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UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations - Lot 2 - AI Investments

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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30 Jan 2025 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has completed the tender process for the project titled "UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations - Lot 2 - AI Investments." This contract falls under the industry category of Technical analysis or consultancy services (CPV code: 71621000) and is based in London, United Kingdom. Frontier Economics Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at GBP 499,060, which spans from 31 January 2025 to 30 March 2030. The process included detailed evaluations of EPSRC AI investments from 2013 to 2029, structured into three phases over five years, from an initial full impact evaluation to final comprehensive reports. Key procurement stages have been successfully completed, with the award announced on 30 January 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in technical consultancy, particularly those specialising in AI and research impact analysis. SMEs and VCSEs will find this contract appealing due to the inclusive suitability criteria. Companies specialising in comprehending and evaluating the socio-economic impacts of technology investments will be well-suited to engage in such tenders, allowing for significant business growth through high-profile projects with prominent organisations like UK Research & Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations - Lot 2 - AI Investments

Notice Description

Evaluation of EPSRC AI investments between 2013-2029. A 5-year study to be carried out in three phases: 1. A full impact evaluation of past investments from 2013-2024 covering all the above to be carried out in 2024/5. 2. A second assessment of the health of the UK AI ecosystem to be carried out in 2026. 3. A full evaluation which combines all of the above to provide a holistic overview, with an update to include the impact of investments from 2024-2029 to be published in 2029/30.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4785865-3b7f-473c-ac57-5530f9f746f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c684345e-5172-44c1-b61b-6b0144720b2b
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£499,060 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£499,060 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 30 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

Further Information

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