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title: "Commissioned Research into Assurance of Artificial Intelligence"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Commissioned Research into Assurance of Artificial Intelligence

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08b1e69d-b316-4968-8002-acaa95f50455

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## Summary

The Department For Culture Media & Sport in London has completed a procurement process titled "Commissioned Research into Assurance of Artificial Intelligence." This initiative falls under the research and development services category and was executed through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold, with a contract value of £53,748.69. The contract period spanned from 15 January 2021 to 31 March 2021, and the tender period ended on 1 December 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in artificial intelligence assessment, data ethics, and innovation are well-positioned to leverage this engagement to expand their service offerings and enhance their expertise in a rapidly evolving sector.

## Notice

DCMS requires the Supplier to support the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation in a pilot project testing AI systems against a range of metrics that are necessary to sufficiently assure AI against the major risks that can arise as part of development and deployment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c6b86d-ab57-4557-b433-5f6b603ad66a |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,748 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,748 |
| 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 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

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2021 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c6b86d-ab57-4557-b433-5f6b603ad66a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c6b86d-ab57-4557-b433-5f6b603ad66a
  9th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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