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AISI request for Translation Services - Part 2

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14 Aug 2024 at 08:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT), operating through the Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI), has completed a tender process for translation services. This contract, titled "AISI request for Translation Services - Part 2", falls under the industry category of "Miscellaneous business and business-related services" (CPV: 79900000) and will be executed in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 2 August 2024, with the contract commencing on 21 August 2024 and concluding on 21 February 2025. The chosen supplier for the contract, valued at £37,879.50, is LINK UP MITAKA LIMITED.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in translation services, especially those capable of translating into Mandarin, Arabic, and French. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to benefit from such procurement processes, as the suitability criteria ensure inclusivity. The project promises substantial business growth, particularly for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the AI sector by ensuring high standards of translation services for critical question and answer sets used to assess AI models.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AISI request for Translation Services - Part 2

Notice Description

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology ("DSIT" or the "Buyer" or "the Authority") commissioned a project through the CCS RM6141 - Language Services Framework. The project is being commissioned by the Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI), a directorate within the Department of Science and Innovation Technology (DSIT) (the Contracting Authority). The AI Safety Institute is looking to translate several biology and chemistry question and answers sets from English to at least three languages: Mandarin, Arabic, and French. These translated question and answer sets will enable AISI to better assess the capabilities of AI models.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6198df7-73c0-4b2c-b143-eeb0465c2d51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22962f56-c31f-4333-a329-ecaa60b89844
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,879 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,879 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2024 - 21 Feb 2025 6-12 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

LINK UP MITAKA

Further Information

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