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title: "UKRI-2101 AI Augmented Writing Assistant Software"
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# UKRI-2101 AI Augmented Writing Assistant Software

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18c2cdd0-2bd8-4488-8cd8-c626dfaf0791

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation agency has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-2101 AI Augmented Writing Assistant Software" for IT services, specifically consulting and software development. This procurement was completed through a Direct Award procedure due to technical reasons, as outlined in public contract regulations. The contract, valued at £32,482, is set to commence on 15th April 2022 and will run until 14th April 2023. The delivery of services will primarily take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period closing on 24th March 2022.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in software development and consulting services, particularly those with expertise in AI and integration capabilities. Companies that specialise in augmented writing or similar platforms would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the process allowed for direct providers who can meet specific technical requirements without typical competition. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation in future related tenders, especially those that can offer innovative solutions tailored to the needs of the UK Research & Innovation agency.

## Notice

Textio Standard plus Workday plus LinkedIn Recruiter. Access to the core platform, configurations, key integrations and customer success support. New features include Age Graph, Mobile support, Writer video training resources and In-App analytics. Only Textio can provide the combination of features such as the core platform which allows for integration with Workday ATS system used by Innovate UK, Analytics and reporting functions without signing up for whole platform (ATS) usage, and templates that allow UKRI to standardise elements of the adverts across UKRI. The configuration features such as integration with Outlook and LinkedIn recruiter are also only provided by Textio. The contract was awarded following a Direct Award procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons, of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152a3a4a-0fe0-43ee-98b8-b2a8d8a96499 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2022 - 14 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,482 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,482 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEXTIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152a3a4a-0fe0-43ee-98b8-b2a8d8a96499

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152a3a4a-0fe0-43ee-98b8-b2a8d8a96499
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=680313647
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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