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title: "Process Flow of Automated Content Classification in Online Platforms"
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# Process Flow of Automated Content Classification in Online Platforms

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4857d248-5875-4ec5-a80d-020657ffb4e4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project "Process Flow of Automated Content Classification in Online Platforms" was recently awarded to PUBLIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED by Ofcom. The project aims to enhance Ofcom's understanding of classifiers for different harms and user age impact. The contract is valued at GBP 118,500 and has a contract period from 18th September 2023 to 31st March 2024. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (below threshold), and the procurement stage is now in the Award phase. The project falls under the industry category of Research and development consultancy services, and the project location is in LONDON, with a postal code of SE1 9HA.

This awarded tender for automated content classification presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete in providing technical and business metrics, mapping ACC processes for defined harms, and delivering an interactive process flow. Businesses interested in enhancing moderation processes for specific harms and identifying areas for improvement can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with Ofcom in shaping future regulatory approaches for online platforms.

## Notice

The Safety Technology Group is responsible for ensuring that Ofcom is fully informed of the latest technological innovations. As part of this, we are responsible for understanding the technologies that are deployed on online platforms and how this is likely to evolve in the future, as input to our policies and our operational approach to regulating these services. The main goal is to enhance Ofcom's understanding of the deployment of classifiers for different harms, user age, and types of data. By obtaining a clear picture of the moderation process, valuable insights can be gained regarding the specific steps in the pipeline where important "performance" information can be collected. This information will help assess the effectiveness of moderation for specific harms and identify areas for improvement. The project scope and minimum requirements to be delivered can be summarized as follows: * Mapping ACC Process for Defined Harms * Mapping User Age Impact * Interactive Process Flow * Technical and Business Metrics * Interview with Platforms

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d627870-a2cb-46d0-9533-200eb0fee035 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,500 |
| 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 | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2023 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d627870-a2cb-46d0-9533-200eb0fee035

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d627870-a2cb-46d0-9533-200eb0fee035
  16th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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