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title: "Impact Assessment of Global Proliferation of AI Cyber Capabilities on National Security - Phase I (Discovery)"
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# Impact Assessment of Global Proliferation of AI Cyber Capabilities on National Security - Phase I (Discovery)

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a0d5354-6918-474f-8c76-d0332d56c561

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## Summary

The UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for the Impact Assessment of Global Proliferation of AI Cyber Capabilities on National Security to Trail of Bits Inc. The procurement process was conducted using a selective procurement method, with a contract value of £164,700. The tender stage ended on July 23, 2023, and the contract period ran from July 24, 2023, to August 21, 2023. The project falls under the main procurement category of services and the industry classification for research consultancy services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses interested in providing research consultancy services related to AI cyber capabilities and national security. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector with expertise in cyber technologies and research consultancy are well-suited to compete for this contract. BEIS's emphasis on foundation evaluations around cyber capabilities underlines the importance of innovative solutions in this field, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to contribute to cutting-edge technology advancements in the UK.

## Notice

The AI Foundation Model Taskforce (FMTF) will lay the foundations for the safe use of foundation models across the economy and ensure that the UK is at the forefront of this pivotal AI technology. This engagement is for the development of structured foundation evaluations around cyber capabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ef5269-619a-41ff-9333-ceca7e703124 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2023 - 21 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,700 |
| 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 | BEIS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | TRAIL OF BITS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2023 at 14:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ef5269-619a-41ff-9333-ceca7e703124
- 5 Oct 2023 at 14:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ef5269-619a-41ff-9333-ceca7e703124
- 3 Oct 2023 at 14:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ef5269-619a-41ff-9333-ceca7e703124
- 21 Aug 2023 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ef5269-619a-41ff-9333-ceca7e703124

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ef5269-619a-41ff-9333-ceca7e703124
  5th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84d30bc7-3cf5-46ca-9cb9-c8f2d5bb6883
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f15a5404-30b4-44d1-8a19-3c658d6108b8
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7102a35-957d-48ec-8479-0286b413d468
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a07fab3d-57c0-4227-84c1-6aaba98f8b0c
  Redacted Contract

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