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title: "CS22025 Facilitation for Sandpit on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for National Security"
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# CS22025 Facilitation for Sandpit on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for National Security

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9924fc37-c211-4575-a04c-3ceb23acf2fd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CS22025 Facilitation for Sandpit on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for National Security" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This tender falls under the event services category, specifically focusing on facilitating a sandpit in the national security sector, with a contract value of £25,000. It was awarded on 18 March 2022 and is scheduled to span from 1 April 2022 to 31 October 2022. The procurement method utilised was a limited process, with a competitive quotation exercise below the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 7 March 2022.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary sector organisations (VCSEs), to engage in the national security arena through the facilitation of innovative projects in artificial intelligence and robotics. Companies with expertise in event management, technology services, or those specialising in national security solutions would be particularly well-suited to leverage this contract, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their footprint in a growing industry.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Brief Description of Requirement United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) would like to appoint a set of facilitators to run a sandpit in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) and Robotics for national security.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc99e86-5ccc-4206-a70b-7429daae06d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE COLLECTIVE FACILITATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 15:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc99e86-5ccc-4206-a70b-7429daae06d1
- 31 Mar 2022 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc99e86-5ccc-4206-a70b-7429daae06d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc99e86-5ccc-4206-a70b-7429daae06d1
  7th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/b52d2943-ffb7-48a1-b6b9-3b7aee9ca367

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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