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DRCF Gen-AI Business Research

OFCOM

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07 Feb 2025 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

OFCOM, located in London, has completed an award stage procurement process titled "DRCF Gen-AI Business Research" within the market research services industry category. This research aims to understand the organisational use and regulation of Generative AI across various UK sectors. The contract was awarded to STRAT7 Jigsaw on 22 January 2025, with a contract period from 29 January 2025 until 31 March 2025. The total contract value is £77,732. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation (below threshold), suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The research will encompass multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world besides the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those focused on emerging technologies like Generative AI. Companies that can provide quantitative research services and have an interest in AI regulation and deployment will find this contract beneficial for growth. SMEs in the tech research arena are well-suited to compete and leverage this opportunity to deepen their market presence and expertise, contributing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of AI technology and its uses across various sectors.

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Notice Title

DRCF Gen-AI Business Research

Notice Description

The regulation of AI, and firms utilising AI, has become an increasingly high-profile topic. Generative AI is new but is moving beyond model development to real-world deployment. Ofcom, on behalf of DRCF are undertaking this quantitative research to deepen our understanding of organisational use of GenAI across different UK sectors, their understanding of the risks and benefits, and opportunities and challenges of deployment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0bd3ebf-0e54-4782-a90c-f87ff6b297c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68bd57bd-7b94-4b3b-b9e1-2e2e754f1871
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,732 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,732 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRAT7 JIGSAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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