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title: "GB-London: 102172 - Data Foundations Review"
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# GB-London: 102172 - Data Foundations Review

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c263680-c337-44da-9593-194fc0904af9

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## Summary

The recent procurement titled "GB-London: 102172 - Data Foundations Review" was undertaken by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, focusing on research and experimental development services. This contract, valued at £96,286, primarily aimed to explore barriers to data foundation adoption, assess the potential impact on AI integration, and shed light on the data landscape across the UK. The contract period commenced on 22nd December 2020 and is set to conclude on 22nd March 2021. The procurement process is already complete, with the contract having been awarded to Ernst & Young LLP.

This project presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the R&D sectors, particularly those engaged in data analytics, AI, and technology services. Companies with expertise in addressing data utilisation barriers or enhancing data integration frameworks would be well-placed to benefit from similar future tenders. The focus on collaboration with the private and third sectors highlights the potential for partnerships that drive innovation and improve economic competitiveness within the UK.

## Notice

Research and experimental development services. The potential value of data is being under-exploited and is going unrealised within the UK economy. Given that data is crucial to the development and innovation of data-driven technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), automation and robotics, this lack of data exploitation is hindering UK economic competitiveness and productivity. The purpose of this research project is to gather practical evidence to better understand the private and third sector data foundations landscape. The project should explore: (i) what are the barriers to data foundations being adopted and how can we measure adoption, (ii) what can be done to overcome these barriers; and, (iii) the impact of improving data foundations on the adoption of AI and data-driven technologies and the participation in data markets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e8d44b-d3a8-4d1b-812e-cc4fbf69dac2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2020 - 22 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,286 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,286 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e8d44b-d3a8-4d1b-812e-cc4fbf69dac2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e8d44b-d3a8-4d1b-812e-cc4fbf69dac2
  4th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=576254569
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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