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title: "SSE53 Improved Machine Learning for COTS"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# SSE53 Improved Machine Learning for COTS

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-720e72d7-ca78-43ef-992e-459b5145f539

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the project titled "SSE53 Improved Machine Learning for COTS". The contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services. The procurement method was selective, with a value of £94,885.11 in GBP. The contract period runs from 10th November 2022 to 31st March 2023, with the tender period closing on 19th October 2022 at 17:00 GMT+1. The project is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory opens up opportunities for businesses, especially those in the research and development services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable for their expertise. The call-off from a framework agreement procurement method indicates potential for long-term collaboration on innovative machine learning solutions, benefiting businesses aiming for growth in the consultancy services industry.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded. Proof of concept on earlier machine learning research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9316874c-0d26-45f3-832d-d8399d4cbf5c |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,885 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,855 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2022 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9316874c-0d26-45f3-832d-d8399d4cbf5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9316874c-0d26-45f3-832d-d8399d4cbf5c
  15th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c1cc316-1b20-4df3-ae8c-9c3d7a31d75c

## Provenance

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