--- title: "Human Centred Design (HCD) support for MI Garage" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9ed42dd8-d875-469c-90a6-868edee35ccf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ed42dd8-d875-469c-90a6-868edee35ccf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ed42dd8-d875-469c-90a6-868edee35ccf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ed42dd8-d875-469c-90a6-868edee35ccf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DIGITAL CATAPULT" published: "2021-07-22" --- # Human Centred Design (HCD) support for MI Garage Buyer: DIGITAL CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ed42dd8-d875-469c-90a6-868edee35ccf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ed42dd8-d875-469c-90a6-868edee35ccf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ed42dd8-d875-469c-90a6-868edee35ccf.json) ## Summary The Digital Catapult is seeking a partner to provide Human Centred Design (HCD) support for its Machine Intelligence Garage programme, a project aimed at assisting early-stage AI startups. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 4th August 2021. The organisation is based in London, and the contract is classified under Research consultancy services with additional classifications in business and management consultancy. The expected contract period will run from 6th September 2021 to 6th March 2023, and the procurement method is an open procedure, indicating a competitive bidding environment. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses with expertise in Human Centred Design, particularly those capable of supporting tech startups and SMEs in the AI sector. Companies that specialise in conducting collaborative workshops, possess a strong understanding of artificial intelligence, and have relevant experience in consultancy roles will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this project could lead to valuable partnerships and a stronger foothold in the rapidly evolving machine learning and AI market. ## Notice Digital Catapult is looking for a partner to provide Human Centred Design support for Machine Intelligence Garage in the form of consultations, workshops and resource creation. The Machine Intelligence Garage is a Digital Catapult accelerator programme that helps startups access the computation power and expertise they need to develop and build machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions, part funded by CAP-AI. The Machine Intelligence Garage hosts a number of workshops and experimentation days to help startups of all sizes get to grips with resources for Machine Intelligence. The aim of this work is to provide early-stage AI startups on the Machine Intelligence Garage Programme with tailored Human Centred Design (HCD) in collaboration with the Digital Catapult team. The successful supplier should demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications in HCD; a good understanding of Artificial Intelligence; relevant experience and interest in working with tech startups and SMEs; relevant experience in designing and delivering collaborative workshops; etc. All contract details, requirements, evaluation criteria, process timelines, etc. are well described on the RFP document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153bd770-0bc6-4da5-b785-65ac379699ae | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 6 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DIGITAL CATAPULT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 2RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Bloomsbury | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153bd770-0bc6-4da5-b785-65ac379699ae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153bd770-0bc6-4da5-b785-65ac379699ae 22nd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL162390 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.digicatapult.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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