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title: "AI Proof of Concept for similarity matching"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83655f6d-bff7-4148-97ca-00c7e79f5698"
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buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED"
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# AI Proof of Concept for similarity matching

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83655f6d-bff7-4148-97ca-00c7e79f5698

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## Summary

The public procurement process awarded by Historic England Limited involves the development of an AI Proof of Concept for similarity matching, valued at £15,000. This project falls under the category of 'World wide web (www) site design services' and is to be executed in England. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2021 and will conclude on 1 June 2021. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action as it is below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 31 March 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in machine learning and web development to expand their business. Companies that specialise in innovative technology solutions and have experience with digital platforms would be particularly well-suited to participate in this contracting process, as they can contribute valuable skills in creating and implementing the proposed AI system for Historic England's use.

## Notice

Development of a Proof of Concept, for installation on HE's Azure platform, that demonstrates the feasibility of using Machine Learning to match NHLE list items based on similarity and present these as options to website users.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d026cf8-01a2-4fdd-b0f3-b0f6fbf06bb0 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 1 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STORM ID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d026cf8-01a2-4fdd-b0f3-b0f6fbf06bb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d026cf8-01a2-4fdd-b0f3-b0f6fbf06bb0
  1st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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