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title: "Development of an AI-driven tool for IES ontology extensions"
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# Development of an AI-driven tool for IES ontology extensions

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24d0d5e8-c76f-4116-925c-34eea93683b1

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has successfully completed the procurement process for the development of an AI-driven tool aimed at extending the Information Exchange Standard (IES) ontology. This project, classified under Software programming and consultancy services, will be carried out by Kampakis and Co. Ltd. The contract, worth £50,000, will cover services to be delivered from 17 February 2025 to 31 March 2025. The procurement was conducted via a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement. This initiative addresses an experimental project to develop a minimal viable experiment (MVE) AI-driven tool to support IES ontology extensions. Key dates included the tender deadline on 10 January 2025, and the award publication date on 6 March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in artificial intelligence and software development, particularly those focusing on data exchange standards and ontology evolution. It is especially suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in developing innovative technological solutions. Engaging in such high-profile government projects can enhance a company's portfolio, establish credibility, and open doors to future public and private sector contracts. Businesses with the capability to deliver sophisticated AI-driven tools can greatly benefit from competing in similar tenders.

## Notice

An experimental project to develop a minimal viable experiment (MVE) AI-driven tool that can support the evolution of the Information Exchange Standard (IES) by proposing candidate ontology extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44940b9f-3cd7-45b4-a9eb-1fd143735397 |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | KAMPAKIS AND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2025 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44940b9f-3cd7-45b4-a9eb-1fd143735397

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44940b9f-3cd7-45b4-a9eb-1fd143735397
  6th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd24c861-0dc5-4d72-84fc-5f49dfe18f27
  n/a

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