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title: "AI FOR DIGITAL SELECTION - ADLIB ELEVATE"
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# AI FOR DIGITAL SELECTION - ADLIB ELEVATE

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c3783af-7f6c-4bbf-9762-3c634669bbb3

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## Summary

The National Archives has initiated a procurement process titled "AI FOR DIGITAL SELECTION - ADLIB ELEVATE" aimed at enhancing their capabilities in utilising Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the appraisal and selection of historical records. The procurement is classified under the software package and information systems category and is currently at the award stage, with a contract value of £64,000 associated with the supplier Deloitte MCS Limited. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 2nd December 2019, concluding on 29th February 2020, following a tender period that ended on 25th November 2019. The delivery address for the services is located in Richmond, England, postcode TW9 4DU.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, or Internet support. Companies that have expertise in developing and implementing AI solutions or managing cloud services would find this tender particularly relevant. SMEs are encouraged to compete, as the project is designed to foster a hands-on understanding of AI technologies, which could lead to further engagements with government departments in the future.

## Notice

Most government departments hold a significant volume of data in the form of a 'digital heap' of documents, emails, datasets and other types of information. This is evidence of the department's policymaking and delivery and must be appraised and selected for permanent preservation as the historical record. Appraisal and selection of this material will almost certainly be carried out with the support of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. Some parts of the appraisal and selection challenge lend themselves to AI solutions, such as distinguishing between personal and business email. Other aspects are intrinsically very difficult. This project aims to increase our hands-on capability and understanding in the use of AI for selecting records, not to identify a tool that we can recommend to government to carry out selection. One of the tools identified in Phase 1 is AdLib Elevate. We are seeking a supplier to provide the following: a) the necessary licences for AdLib Elevate, and any other associated licences which may be required. b) sufficient cloud space for working. c) the services of an expert user, or team of expert users, of AdLib Elevate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87655983-f657-4969-8bee-c7b93d0e2bd8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,000 |
| 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 | 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 | DELOITTE MCS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2019 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87655983-f657-4969-8bee-c7b93d0e2bd8
- 13 Nov 2019 at 13:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9bec279-2b38-495b-99e8-df5d29beb866
- 5 Nov 2019 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9bec279-2b38-495b-99e8-df5d29beb866

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87655983-f657-4969-8bee-c7b93d0e2bd8
  12th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9bec279-2b38-495b-99e8-df5d29beb866
  13th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b5e99b2-3473-4ec0-8299-6e3569de09a9
  AdlIb Elevate ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aad038c1-5a50-437f-a5e7-db2ed0b3be30
  AdLib Elevate - Clarification Questions and Responses

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