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AI and Automation

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

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02 Sep 2022 at 12:53

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has issued a Prior Information Notice for a procurement process titled "AI and Automation" in the IT services sector. This initiative aims to engage with industry experts and potential suppliers interested in bidding for a framework contract. Market engagement sessions are planned for October, with interested parties required to express their interest by midday on 22 September 2022. The procurement will involve the provision of artificial intelligence and automation services for use by UK Central Government Departments and public sector bodies.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support, particularly those well-versed in artificial intelligence and automation technologies. The anticipated agreement structure includes multiple lots such as AI Consultancy Research and Support, Augmented Decision Making, and Automation. Interested bidders must be Cyber Essentials certified and adhere to stringent security requirements related to the Government Security Classifications Scheme. Small or Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the aim of supporting public sector adoption of AI and automation services within government departments and related organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI and Automation

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place an agreement for the provision of artificial intelligence and automation for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all artificial intelligence and automation required by UK Central Government Departments. The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market engagement. The indicative lot structure is: * Lot 1: AI Consultancy Research and Support * Lot 2: Augmented Decision Making * Lot 3: Automation * Lot 4: Natural Language Processing * Lot 5: Imaging and Computer Vision Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Government is seeking to support public sector adoption of artificial intelligence and automation services by government departments, in compliance with industry standards and guidelines. The commercial agreement is to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK bodies, including but not limited to Central Government Departments and their agencies, non departmental public bodies, Devolved administrations, NHS Bodies and providers of services to the NHS, local authorities, police, voluntary sector, charities and/or other private organisations acting as managing agents or procuring on behalf of these public sector bodies. The proposed agreement is expected to be a framework agreement. This is to be confirmed within Government following market engagement. The Authority considers that this opportunity may be suitable for economic operators that are Small or Medium Enterprises (SME's).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03654f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024636-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212000 - Programming services of application software

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72243000 - Programming services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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