--- title: "DDaT25039 - Auto-Classification Tool" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-29220c79-53cb-4be5-aa28-10b830511ed1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-29220c79-53cb-4be5-aa28-10b830511ed1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29220c79-53cb-4be5-aa28-10b830511ed1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29220c79-53cb-4be5-aa28-10b830511ed1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2025-02-07" --- # DDaT25039 - Auto-Classification Tool Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29220c79-53cb-4be5-aa28-10b830511ed1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-29220c79-53cb-4be5-aa28-10b830511ed1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29220c79-53cb-4be5-aa28-10b830511ed1.json) ## Summary The public procurement process initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of an Auto-Classification Tool, titled "DDaT25039 - Auto-Classification Tool". This procurement falls under the industry category "Software package and information systems" (CPV code: 48000000) and is being coordinated from Polaris House in Swindon, England (postal code: SN2 1FL). The key date to note in this stage is the engagement end date, set for 14 February 2025. The purpose of this notice is to request feedback from the market to inform future decisions, and it is not a call for competition at this point. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for businesses specialising in AI/ML solutions, data integration, and system deployment. Companies experienced in developing machine learning models to classify unstructured data, integrating these models with existing data sources, and providing ongoing support and maintenance post-deployment would be well-suited to compete. This opportunity also favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated in the suitability criteria. The procurement seeks a scalable solution to address potential fluctuations in demand and mandates compliance with data protection and GDPR requirements. Engaging in this tender could position businesses to deliver innovative solutions and gain long-term contracts with the UK government. ## Notice ***For the avoidance of doubt, this is not a call for competition. This notice is to request feedback from the market to inform future decisions*** UK Research and Innovation wish to procure an Auto-Classification Tool. The service required is the ability to classify the UKRI portfolio of applications and awards (Research Councils, Research England, Innovate UK) to a pre-existing classification system. The need for automating the classification is to reduce time spend on manual categorisation and improve operational efficiency. The solution is to classify new applications and our historic portfolio. In addition we require a solution to identify Trusted Research and Innovation for a quarterly report to DSIT - e.g. key word search. Requirements: In Scope AL/ML solution: the development of an AI/ML model to classify unstructured data into a structured system Data Integration: Integration of the classification system with existing data sources Model training and customisation: the vendor is responsible to train the AU/ML model using existing or new datasets to ensure classification accuracy System Deployment and Testing: Deployment of the solution in a live environment, including user acceptance testing to ensure it meets requirements. Post Deployment support: on going support, maintenance, periodic retraining of the AI/ML model to maintain performance over time. Out of Scope Provision of hardware or IT infrastructure Custom development beyond core classification functionality Potential Demand: Demand may fluctuate, based on the volume of new applications being processed. The vendor should ensure the solution can scale to accommodate this. Known Constraints: compliance with data protection and our Data Protection Privacy Impact Assessment and meeting GDPR requirements. ***There is no commitment at this stage that the above mentioned opportunity will proceed in its current format*** ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/497b6535-19da-42d7-88f8-e13a76ba6aeb | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 7 Feb 2025 at 14:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/497b6535-19da-42d7-88f8-e13a76ba6aeb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/497b6535-19da-42d7-88f8-e13a76ba6aeb 7th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2bfc3be-17f3-44f4-a868-964e6cf8feac ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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