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Human Uplift Studies - Biological Capabilities of LLM's (Lab Based)

DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL

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06 Aug 2024 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Human Uplift Studies – Biological Capabilities of LLM’s (Lab Based)." This project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000). The primary procurement stage was award, with the final contract signed on 6th August 2024. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition and falls outside the scope of standard procurement directives. The project location is in the UK, and the task involves conducting a research study to explore the accessibility of synthetic biology to non-experts using large language models (LLMs) and human experts.

For businesses interested in this tender, there is significant potential to grow in the field of research and development services, specifically within the niche of synthetic biology. Companies with expertise in conducting randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and those with capabilities in leveraging advanced LLMs and internet-based searches, will find this project highly relevant. The nature of the tender calls for collaboration with experienced organisations like Imperial College Projects Limited, which has already been awarded the contract. This procurement presents an opportunity for firms with advanced research capabilities to showcase their technological and scientific expertise, contributing to significant advancements in the accessibility of synthetic biology.

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Notice Title

Human Uplift Studies - Biological Capabilities of LLM's (Lab Based)

Notice Description

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology ("DSIT" or the "Buyer" or "the Authority") commissioned a Tender through RM6126 - Research and Insights DPS. This project is to conduct: * a short research study to quantitatively investigate how the use of LLMs can make synthetic biology accessible to non-experts. * The Supplier should develop (in close iteration with AISI) and run a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) where groups of people with varying levels of biology expertise conduct a biology task in a laboratory with the support of * google-based internet search * a state-of-the-art LLM * a human expert.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology ("DSIT" or the "Buyer" or "the Authority") commissioned a Tender through RM6126 - Research and Insights DPS. This project is to conduct: * a short research study to quantitatively investigate how the use of LLMs can make synthetic biology accessible to non-experts. * The Supplier should develop (in close iteration with AISI) and run a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) where groups of people with varying levels of biology expertise conduct a biology task in a laboratory with the support of * google-based internet search * a state-of-the-art LLM * a human expert.

Procurement Information

This Opportunity was Tendered via RM6126 - Research and Insights DPS - no opportunity notice required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0487e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024610-2024
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
Large

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
£210,280 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20241 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
DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL
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

IMPERIAL COLLEGE PROJECTS

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