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title: "Ethics of Automated Vehicles Research"
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# Ethics of Automated Vehicles Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-058cb597-a271-45b6-8d35-477552a74127

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Ethics of Automated Vehicles Research" is managed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, based in London. This project falls under the research and consultancy industry category, with a contract value of £18,750. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action due to its value being below threshold. The awarded contract was officially published on 31 January 2022, with the contract period commencing on 4 October 2021 and concluding on 17 December 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in ethical considerations surrounding automated vehicles. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their expertise in consultancy and research services to contribute meaningfully to policy development projects in this emerging field.

## Notice

The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) requires a Supplier to provide research services in support of a policy development project focused on the ethics of automated vehicles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040585f2-202f-4505-bb9b-c936c601e626 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 17 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UCL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040585f2-202f-4505-bb9b-c936c601e626

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040585f2-202f-4505-bb9b-c936c601e626
  31st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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