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title: "DASA Open Call Cycle 1 Rapid Situational Awareness through AI and Real Time Social Media"
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# DASA Open Call Cycle 1 Rapid Situational Awareness through AI and Real Time Social Media

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b53e548b-ff88-4d70-a93a-a0dcf61ba394

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## Summary

The procurement process involved an open tender titled "DASA Open Call Cycle 1 Rapid Situational Awareness through AI and Real Time Social Media", initiated by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory based in Salisbury, England. This contract, valued at £348,280, falls under the category of Research and Development Services and is classified as an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period ended on 21st September 2021, with the contract commencing on 1st December 2021 and concluding on 30th November 2022. The announcement of the contract award was published for transparency on 24th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in AI technology and social media analytics. Businesses that can provide innovative research and development services, especially those focusing on real-time data processing and situational awareness solutions, would be particularly well-placed to compete in this market. Engaging to provide services to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory could not only enhance their portfolio but also lead to further collaborations within the public sector.

## Notice

DASA Open Call Cycle 1 contract awarded and published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d9f83d8-2aa3-4a84-9b1b-739b9eea4563 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £348,280 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £348,280 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIND FOUNDRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2022 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d9f83d8-2aa3-4a84-9b1b-739b9eea4563

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d9f83d8-2aa3-4a84-9b1b-739b9eea4563
  24th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c084cec9-a9f1-4916-8a27-6d8386b07e85
  Redacted schedules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b38af5c-7b8e-4cff-aeda-af5fab0c59a9
  Redacted terms

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