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title: "AI Taskforce: Identifying the potential for LLMs as a tool to drive rapid progress in the life sciences"
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# AI Taskforce: Identifying the potential for LLMs as a tool to drive rapid progress in the life sciences

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7003e0db-1c9d-4465-82d5-0ee50633a9db

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for the project "AI Taskforce: Identifying the potential for LLMs as a tool to drive rapid progress in the life sciences" to Gryphon Scientific, LLC. The procurement falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category, with a contract value of £52,776. The procurement method used was Other - Direct Award. The contract period spans from 21st September 2023 to 20th November 2023, with the tender period ending on 21st September 2023. The project is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector to engage in a direct award procurement process with BEIS. Companies with expertise in the life sciences industry and a track record in utilizing LLMs for rapid progress would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project's focus on driving innovation in the life sciences sector through cutting-edge technology offers a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities and contribute to advancements in the field.

## Notice

Identifying the potential for LLMs as a tool to drive rapid progress in the life sciences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e32c0635-a29f-4572-920c-1371b6dabd02 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2023 - 20 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,776 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,776 |
| 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 0NE |
| 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 | GRYPHON SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2023 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e32c0635-a29f-4572-920c-1371b6dabd02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e32c0635-a29f-4572-920c-1371b6dabd02
  18th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d49e659-09d8-4063-b820-c4d5dd3f67a3
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