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title: "PS24280 - Monitoring and Evaluation of the AI Research Resource"
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# PS24280 - Monitoring and Evaluation of the AI Research Resource

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07fcf4c2-752f-4bc3-8135-9ab09482c0fc

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) has awarded a contract for the monitoring and evaluation of the AI Research Resource (AIRR) programme to London Economics Ltd. The procurement, classified under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV: 73000000), is valued at £265,223.81. This contract spans from 12th February 2025 to 30th March 2026, covering numerous regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. The procurement was conducted via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (CCS Research & Insights RM6126 DPS), and the award notice was published on 18th February 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focused on AI and technology evaluation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide insightful analysis and robust evaluations of large-scale AI initiatives will find this tender particularly relevant. The findings from this evaluation will impact AI policy and infrastructure development, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations in the burgeoning field of AI research and technology.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Research & Insights RM6126 DPS. Brief Description of Requirement The purpose of the contract is to monitor and evaluate the first of its kind AI infrastructure policy programme called the "AI Research Resource (AIRR)". The AIRR programme is a PS250m project that aims to increase compute capacity for AI research through creating a national AI research resource. The AIRR programme is made up two investments into supercomputers dedicated to AI research in the University of Cambridge and Bristol. The evaluation will try to understand whether the AIRR programme has fulfilled its policy objectives to improve public provision and access to compute, leading to greater scientific output, a skilled AI workforce, increased AI adoption, and safer AI. The research should uncover what worked and what didn't work so well in the delivery of the programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f67611-27ee-4d34-a55e-c41006e22f02 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,223 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £265,223 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f67611-27ee-4d34-a55e-c41006e22f02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f67611-27ee-4d34-a55e-c41006e22f02
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/148d346e-a6bf-4369-b723-ccd4b103a1a8
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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