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title: "Impact Assessment of Global Proliferation of AI Cyber Capabilities on National Security (Phase IB, Month 1)"
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# Impact Assessment of Global Proliferation of AI Cyber Capabilities on National Security (Phase IB, Month 1)

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66aef54b-7052-435a-b8bc-9456c1e0d73e

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for the "Impact Assessment of Global Proliferation of AI Cyber Capabilities on National Security (Phase IB, Month 1)" project. The procurement stage was completed under a selective method, with a contract value of £88,000. The contract period spanned from September 4th, 2023 to September 18th, 2023, with the tender period ending on September 4th, 2023. The project falls under the main procurement category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with the delivery address being in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector, particularly those specializing in AI technology and cybersecurity, to engage with the AI Foundation Model Taskforce (FMTF) led by BEIS. Being a selective procurement, businesses with expertise in foundation evaluations around cyber capabilities are well-suited to compete. The project aims to establish safe foundations for AI technology deployment across various sectors, positioning the UK as a leader in this crucial field. Businesses interested in cutting-edge AI solutions for national security applications should consider engaging with BEIS on this impactful initiative.

## Notice

The AI Foundation Model Taskforce (FMTF) will lay the foundations for the safe use of foundation models across the economy and ensure that the UK is at the forefront of this pivotal AI technology. This engagement is for the development of structured foundation evaluations around cyber capabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f0423a3-899b-4668-957f-85f4a24b2d96 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2023 - 18 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,000 |
| 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 | BEIS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | TRAIL OF BITS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2023 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f0423a3-899b-4668-957f-85f4a24b2d96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f0423a3-899b-4668-957f-85f4a24b2d96
  6th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c3547ec-bf5f-4ab6-a269-894e37fbf04e
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