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title: "Fairness Innovation Challenge KCL"
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# Fairness Innovation Challenge KCL

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51c1657c-065a-4bf1-b6ae-3224e86f09fe

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## Summary

The Fairness Innovation Challenge KCL is a public procurement process conducted by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) based in London, England. This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting research and development services along with related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). The procurement method was a direct single tender action, below the threshold, and involved a contract valued at £37,040. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with King’s College London being the awarded supplier. The contract commenced on 2nd January 2025 and concluded on 31st March 2025, covering various delivery locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the UK.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in research and development services. Given the successful award to King’s College London, a small-scale supplier, the tender demonstrates a clear potential for SME involvement. Businesses specialising in consultancy or R&D services and those capable of operating within the diverse geographic locations detailed in the contract have a promising opportunity to expand and collaborate within the sector. The focus on fairness and innovation also implies an environment welcoming of fresh ideas and cutting-edge solutions, thus paving the way for businesses aiming to grow through innovative projects.

## Notice

Fairness Innovation Challenge KCL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de1d1f8-718f-4b76-a84c-d8d55b103216 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,040 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,040 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | KING'S COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de1d1f8-718f-4b76-a84c-d8d55b103216

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de1d1f8-718f-4b76-a84c-d8d55b103216
  29th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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