--- title: "PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR: SYNTHETIC DATA: THE CURRENT USE, DEVELOPMENT AND LIMITS OF SIMULATED DATA IN DATA ANALYSIS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48f614e9-f7e7-432a-b170-19d8553be0c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48f614e9-f7e7-432a-b170-19d8553be0c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48f614e9-f7e7-432a-b170-19d8553be0c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48f614e9-f7e7-432a-b170-19d8553be0c3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL SOCIETY" published: "2021-08-18" --- # PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR: SYNTHETIC DATA: THE CURRENT USE, DEVELOPMENT AND LIMITS OF SIMULATED DATA IN DATA ANALYSIS Buyer: ROYAL SOCIETY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48f614e9-f7e7-432a-b170-19d8553be0c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48f614e9-f7e7-432a-b170-19d8553be0c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48f614e9-f7e7-432a-b170-19d8553be0c3.json) ## Summary The Royal Society, located in London, is seeking tenders for the provision of services related to synthetic data analysis through the project titled "PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR: SYNTHETIC DATA: THE CURRENT USE, DEVELOPMENT AND LIMITS OF SIMULATED DATA IN DATA ANALYSIS." This tender falls under the industry category of Business analysis consultancy services and is currently in the active tender stage. The deadline for submissions is 6th September 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 20th September 2021 and run until 30th November 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows for a wide range of submissions, particularly from SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses operating in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in data analysis, privacy-enhancing technologies, and project management. Companies that can effectively articulate the uses and limitations of synthetic data and possess the ability to convey complex information in an accessible manner would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could enhance a business’s profile in the growing field of data technology and enable them to contribute to significant advancements in the sector. ## Notice The Royal Society's Data Programme is developing policy and promoting debate that helps the UK safely and rapidly realise the growing benefits of data and digital technologies. In 2019, the Royal Society launched the report Protecting privacy in practice: The current use, development and limits of Privacy Enhancing Technologies in data analysis. One of our activities following from this report is an exploration of the status and role of Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs): technologies or conceptual approaches that allow the derivation of useful insights from data without requiring full data access. Some examples include homomorphic encryption, zero knowledge proofs, differential privacy, and secure multi-party computation. The Royal society seeks to engage a supplier to draft an explainer document reviewing the state of play, and possibilities for, synthetic data as a technology. This document shall include its development, potential uses and limitations, and current and emerging applications across various sectors. The review shall be accessible to a non-specialist audience, in the style of a briefing document See Attachment 1 - The Brief for more details. The Society has now launched a refresher project to update the 2019 report, which shall be published in Q1 2022. This report seeks to include an updated review of PETs applications, legal and regulatory issues relating to their use, and an illustrative set of use cases. This RFQ is to engage a supplier for the development of a commissioned review and shall be a foundational piece of our evidence gathering for this project; it will inform our understanding of the regulatory landscape, and possible futures with regard to PETs. Additional information: Please review Attachment 1 - The Brief. If you choose to bid, please complete and email the Supplier Registration Form at Attachment 5 so that all clarifcation notices can be shared with you. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36472afc-bd4a-4708-b545-ce071f016e3a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Sep 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROYAL SOCIETY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1Y 5AG | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Aug 2021 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36472afc-bd4a-4708-b545-ce071f016e3a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36472afc-bd4a-4708-b545-ce071f016e3a 18th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/617bd9ae-78ac-4cd0-806f-b88835b59d12 Attachment 1 -The Brief - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/374dde94-7406-40be-a3f0-a89a39d0679b Attachment 2 - Supplier Costs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90664f6b-9f05-4dfd-9a53-a36254b6630a Attachment 3 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78cd6793-1295-4bb1-9b11-7b0c89bd3518 Attachment 4 - Supplier Declaration Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e8be96e-4029-4977-bdfc-c77b0b6f2c5a Attachment 5 - Supplier Regisation Form ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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