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ThinkSHARP: Cognitive Resilience in AI-Augmented Safety Systems.

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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03 Dec 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive, based in Bootle, Merseyside, has awarded the contract titled "ThinkSHARP: Cognitive Resilience in AI-Augmented Safety Systems" focused on research and experimental development services in cooperation with AI safety systems, under the industry category of services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below threshold without competition. The contract period is scheduled from 3rd December 2025 to 20th April 2026, and delivery locations span across various regions of the United Kingdom. Emlyn Square Ltd, located in Stourport-On-Severn, has been selected as the supplier to manage primary research data collection, collaborating with the Health and Safety Executive and the University of Nottingham. The award's pending status indicates further steps, such as signing, are imminent.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in AI safety research and development to contribute significantly to advancements within high-hazard industries. Companies equipped with experience in AI knowledge systems risk and training services would find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The collaboration with academic institutions suggests an environment ripe for innovative contributions and partnerships. Such projects can enhance a company's reputation in systemic AI safety research, expanding its portfolio and offering avenues for future contracts in research and development sectors.

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Notice Title

ThinkSHARP: Cognitive Resilience in AI-Augmented Safety Systems.

Notice Description

HSE require a primary industry engagement, training and research partner for the ThinkSHARP project. We require specialised expertise in systemic AI safety research and AI knowledge systems risk, with proven experience co-leading the SAFEHAZ project. The Contractor will manage all primary research data collection and storage throughout the project. This includes conducting interviews and surveys with industry professionals, recording and securely storing all data. Working in collaboration with the HSE and University of Nottingham to design and apply the STPA and SOTEC Frameworks to high hazards industries. Including design on industry workshop.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05edd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079297-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 20 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@hse.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMLYN SQUARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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