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title: "AI Tools for Selection of Government Records Researcher"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-12637540-5135-45a6-bbfe-66e559a6594e"
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buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
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# AI Tools for Selection of Government Records Researcher

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12637540-5135-45a6-bbfe-66e559a6594e

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## Summary

The National Archives has completed a procurement process for the project titled "AI Tools for Selection of Government Records Researcher." This initiative, categorised under IT services, aims to review and recommend AI tools for selecting born-digital records. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 25th September 2019 to 5th November 2019, with a tender period that ended on 22nd August 2019. The location for the project is Richmond, England, with a contract value of £22,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, especially those focused on consulting and software development. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in AI technologies and data analysis, particularly those that cater to government or public sector needs, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, this procurement process highlights an interest in innovative solutions for public sector records management, which could lead to further contracts in similar areas for businesses agile enough to adapt their offerings.

## Notice

A review of the whole-of-market for AI tools to aid selection of born-digital records and provide a written report on the findings including a recommendation to test between two and four tools. TNA will also use them to understand the content of records to provide more context for researchers. Digital Outcomes and Specialists Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9c08c5-9c44-4a5b-88e9-1487f4d1a896 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2019 - 5 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,500 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMARTLYTICS CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2019 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9c08c5-9c44-4a5b-88e9-1487f4d1a896

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9c08c5-9c44-4a5b-88e9-1487f4d1a896
  17th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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