--- title: "AI/ML Researcher Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-07969876-16bc-4cd8-91c8-8008182b8b78" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07969876-16bc-4cd8-91c8-8008182b8b78" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07969876-16bc-4cd8-91c8-8008182b8b78.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07969876-16bc-4cd8-91c8-8008182b8b78.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DIGITAL CATAPULT" published: "2021-12-15" --- # AI/ML Researcher Support Buyer: DIGITAL CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07969876-16bc-4cd8-91c8-8008182b8b78 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07969876-16bc-4cd8-91c8-8008182b8b78) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07969876-16bc-4cd8-91c8-8008182b8b78.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Digital Catapult, focusing on the recruitment of AI/ML researchers for the project titled "AI/ML Researcher Support". This tender falls under the research and development services industry category and is based in London, United Kingdom. Currently, the tender is in the planning stage, with a closing date set for 17 January 2022. The contract will commence from 18 February 2022 and is expected to last for six months, with an option to extend for an additional six months. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold, with an anticipated budget of approximately GBP 70,000 excluding VAT. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in AI and machine learning solutions, as it encourages collaborations with fledgling startups requiring research support. Companies equipped with expertise in AI applications, technology consulting, or innovative research partnerships will find this project particularly suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their business growth by establishing valuable connections within the AI startup ecosystem and potentially leading to longer-term collaborative ventures. ## Notice Digital Catapult is looking to appoint a number of AI/ML researchers to undertake short research projects with startups/SMEs that are participating in our acceleration programmes. The Machine Intelligence Garage is a CAP-AI (ERDF) and Innovate UK funded accelerator programme for early stage AI startups. The programme supports startups with access to compute power, AI Ethics advice, and business/investment connections and workshops. As part of the Machine Intelligence Garage programme there is an opportunity to fund small scale "research collaborations" between startups and a recognised research institute (for example a University or an RTO like the Digital Catapult). The objective of these research collaborations is to: - Facilitate connections between academia and industry - Fund applied AI research that is of interest to specific startups (but could be widely applied) - Improve the products and services of AI startups in the UK We are looking for a number of AI/ML researchers to work with individual startups on these small scale research projects. It is anticipated that a maximum of 15 Suppliers shall be appointed within this Contract. However, Digital Catapult reserves the right to appoint fewer or more than this number if deemed to be in their best interests to do so. The initial Contract term shall be for a period of 6 months with an option for Digital Catapult to extend for up to one (1) further period of six (6) months, at its discretion. Digital Catapult does not guarantee any volume or value of work from this Contract. However, it is anticipated that the maximum total value (including any extensions) for the entire Contract (including all appointed Suppliers) may be in the region of GBP70,000 (excluding VAT). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56246975-f359-4301-a20a-7fe6a2cb61c3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Feb 2022 - 17 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DIGITAL CATAPULT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 2RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Bloomsbury | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Dec 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56246975-f359-4301-a20a-7fe6a2cb61c3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56246975-f359-4301-a20a-7fe6a2cb61c3 15th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC163338 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.digicatapult.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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