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title: "PS24298 Computer Supply and Demand Model"
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# PS24298 Computer Supply and Demand Model

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e961e0a-2897-42bd-a1f0-f8778629dc68

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) has recently awarded a contract titled "PS24298 Computer Supply and Demand Model" to Mckinsey & Company Inc UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000). This award was a result of a mini competition under the CCS DPS RM6200 Artificial Intelligence initiative. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract is valued at £204,000 and covers various locations including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period started on 5 February 2025 and will run until 31 March 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the AI and R&D sectors, particularly SMEs, as the project aims to inform Compute Strategy by developing a compute supply and demand scenario model for future compute infrastructure in the UK. This could encourage partnerships with larger firms like Mckinsey & Company Inc UK or lead to potential subcontracting opportunities. Businesses with expertise in consultancy and research services, especially those focusing on artificial intelligence and computational infrastructure, would find this type of procurement advantageous for growth and innovation.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS DPS RM6200 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Brief Description of Requirement Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) have a requirement to build a compute supply and demand model to directly inform the Compute Strategy around whether there is a gap in capacity, where and for what. This project will involve creating a supply and demand scenario model for future compute infrastructure in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abb0b87-dd9c-48bb-a0a1-fc96cae1d55c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £204,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £204,000 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCKINSEY & COMPANY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abb0b87-dd9c-48bb-a0a1-fc96cae1d55c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abb0b87-dd9c-48bb-a0a1-fc96cae1d55c
  26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c58855e1-ae50-4423-8953-82dd1281e3c9
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/pages/default.aspx

## Provenance

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