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title: "Policy Index (SOH) Research"
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# Policy Index (SOH) Research

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10902986-5ff2-4daf-a936-e8ed35ee1a3d

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Policy Index (SOH) Research", focused on research and development services in the AI sector. This project is classified under industry category 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract value is £49,359, and it covers the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract started on 10th March 2025 and is set to end on 30th April 2025. The tendering period concluded on 6th March 2025.

This tender presents prime opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those specialising in AI. Although this particular contract was awarded to Cranfield University, the dynamic purchasing system approach allows for continuous opportunities for similar future projects. Large enterprises engaged in comprehensive research capabilities will find such contracts beneficial for growth and technological advancement. Business entities positioned to offer innovative research solutions are well-suited to compete in similar tenders issued by DSIT.

## Notice

Policy Index (SOH) Research for AI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbca0362-3b62-477e-a2b1-7b4d7dfb1aa7 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,359 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,359 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbca0362-3b62-477e-a2b1-7b4d7dfb1aa7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbca0362-3b62-477e-a2b1-7b4d7dfb1aa7
  16th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ec5f75e-fb35-4714-97b4-717626c694c9
  Redacted

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