Award

235084

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

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Award

18 Jan 2024 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract for research and development services related to AI to FutureHouse Inc. The procurement process was carried out using a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract has a total value of £235,084 and was signed on January 18, 2024. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract is currently active.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those specializing in AI technologies. FutureHouse Inc., as the awarded supplier, demonstrates the type of companies well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract was secured for Tool-enabled bio evals to assist with AI research, reflecting a focus on cutting-edge technological solutions within the industry category of 'Research and development services and related consultancy services'.

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Notice Title

235084

Notice Description

AI Safety Institute have required Tool-enabled bio evals to assist with AI Research.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AI Safety Institute have required Tool-enabled bio evals to assist with AI Research.

Procurement Information

Award of a Contract without prior publication of a call for competition in accordance with PCR2015 Regulation 32 (2)(b)(ii) competition is absent for technical reasons. The services can only be supplied by FutureHouse Inc. owing to technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042e21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001706-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£235,084 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
iain.puddephatt@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUTUREHOUSE

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