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title: "Ethics of Automated Vehicles Research"
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# Ethics of Automated Vehicles Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3f7a0f3-a812-4b2f-bbc1-c20ccafa20d1

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Ethics of Automated Vehicles Research" was conducted by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport. This contract falls under the research and development services industry category, specifically aimed at informing policy development related to the ethics of automated vehicles. The procurement method used was a direct approach via a single tender action, and the contract was awarded for a total value of £12,500. The contract period commenced on 4th October 2021 and concluded on 17th December 2021, with an award notice published on 31st January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focused on law, marketing, and ethics related to technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with this sector can enhance a business's credibility and open avenues for collaboration and future projects in the evolving field of automated vehicle technology.

## Notice

The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) requires a Supplier to provide research services in support of a policy development project focused on the ethics of automated vehicles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6c0068-4da1-4e03-b838-e81cbebfea8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 17 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,500 |
| 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 & 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 | MCDERMID ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6c0068-4da1-4e03-b838-e81cbebfea8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6c0068-4da1-4e03-b838-e81cbebfea8a
  31st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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