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title: "Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute - Legal Services"
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# Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute - Legal Services

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e834e35-c618-48e6-9ec1-95cd9ec2b0ec

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## Summary

The public procurement process described involves the Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) contracting Dentons UK and Middle East LLP for legal services to the Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI). The procurement pertains to legal services within the AI industry, focusing on managing the risks associated with advanced AI developments. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, is active from 3 May 2024 to 5 November 2026 and was selected through a call-off from a framework agreement. The location for the delivery of services is London, United Kingdom, with a completion status noted for the tender stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services associated with technology and AI governance. Organisations that have expertise in advising and framing legal structures around technological advancements are well-suited for such contracts. The procurement process encourages SME participation, offering potential growth opportunities for such businesses by aligning with the institute's mission to enhance AI safety and governance. Connection with a major government department like DSIT could further bolster market presence and facilitate strategic partnerships within the AI sector.

## Notice

The AI Safety Institute (AISI) is a directorate within the Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT). AISI's mission is to minimise surprise to the UK and humanity from rapid and unexpected advances in AI. It will work towards this by developing the infrastructure (research, tools and technical capability) needed to understand the risks of advanced AI and enable its governance requiring legal advice on various issues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf73bd5-9ef4-4809-92bc-44b1d5a48644 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2024 - 5 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HQ |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf73bd5-9ef4-4809-92bc-44b1d5a48644

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf73bd5-9ef4-4809-92bc-44b1d5a48644
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2c932c2-be1e-4ffb-bf7a-23f270bb213a
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ai-safety-institute

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