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PS23343 - AI Cyber Security Survey

BEIS

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12 Dec 2023 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, represented by BEIS (Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy), has awarded the contract for the project titled "PS23343 - AI Cyber Security Survey" to I.F.F Research Limited. This project falls under the research services industry category. The procurement method used was selective, involving call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period for this contract ended on October 27, 2023, with a contract period starting on November 29, 2023, and ending on March 15, 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in survey conduction services, particularly those knowledgeable in AI technology and cyber security practices. As the contract focuses on assessing business use of AI and their cyber security practices, companies specialising in research services and data analysis with expertise in artificial intelligence would be well-suited to compete. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, aligning with the Department's objectives of understanding the adoption and security practices around AI technology in various business sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS23343 - AI Cyber Security Survey

Notice Description

**Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, this Contract has been awarded via the CCS Research and Insights (RM6126) Dynamic Purchasing System.** The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology wishes to appoint a supplier to conduct a survey of businesses who deploy, or are considering deploying, AI technology in their operations to improve our understanding of the uses of AI technology, the current cyber security attitudes, and the current cyber practices of businesses that use AI technology, to inform policy work in this space. Purpose AI use is growing. In April 2023, an estimated 16% of all UK businesses had adopted at least one AI technology . However, this number is now likely to increase significantly with the growth of more accessible and powerful generative AI models. Model/system developers, AI system owners and users all bear responsibility for the safe and secure development and deployment of AI. Existing guidance and work in this space often focuses on the original developer and engineer of the AI model. However, we are keen to understand more about the attitudes, behaviors and actions which are being taken by the businesses that are deploying/want to deploy these AI models within their infrastructure. The Department is therefore seeking to appoint a supplier to conduct a survey of businesses who deploy, or are considering deploying, AI technology in their operations. Objectives The Department is commissioning this research primarily to assess business use of AI (including any subset of AI technology) and their cyber security practices. More specifically, the Department seeks to gain a detailed understanding of: - High level metrics: the proportion of firms who are considering deploying, and who are already deploying, AI technology in their activities, across the targeted sectors. - Understanding of what AI technology is being deployed, for what services/functions and how this is embedded into businesses' systems. - Understanding of businesses' general cyber security practices, and the dedicated cyber security practices around their AI technology. - An Understanding of how these practices differ between businesses of different sizes across different sectors, deploying different AI technologies, and deploying AI for different functions. -Understanding to what extent those businesses planning to use AI are involving cyber security in those plans. - An understanding the barriers faced by businesses when applying cyber security to their AI technology usage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e540c0ca-1fd5-4955-9ed0-0638eb745325
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab64f451-ba55-434b-8770-1369f1a19261
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79311200 - Survey conduction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£109,843 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,843 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2023 - 15 Mar 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
BEIS
Contact Name
Buildings & Energy
Contact Email
fmprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.F.F RESEARCH

Further Information

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