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title: "DHSC: AI Ethics Evaluation Partner"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# DHSC: AI Ethics Evaluation Partner

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9ed21d3-73d7-4872-8d3c-19c94065dad5

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for an AI Ethics Evaluation Partner. The procurement process was carried out through a limited competitive quotation method. The contract value is £20,400, with a contract period starting on June 29, 2022, and ending on May 31, 2023. The buyer, DHSC, is located at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract awarded on July 4, 2022. The project falls under the services category.

This tender awarded by DHSC for an AI Ethics Evaluation Partner presents growth opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses in the test and evaluation industry can benefit from this contract. The tender's competitive quotation process allows SMEs to participate effectively. The contract period offers a significant timespan for the selected supplier, URSUS Consulting Ltd, to deliver the evaluation services and add value to the dialogue projects co-funded through the Sciencewise programme.

## Notice

The aim of evaluating the dialogue projects co-funded through the Sciencewise programme is to contribute to the programme's overall aim by providing an independent assessment of the impacts and quality of the dialogue project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a8ffb18-78fa-4828-bda9-b5d5f2b0ccbd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2022 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,400 |
| 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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Additional buyers | ATAMIS LTD |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | URSUS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2023 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a8ffb18-78fa-4828-bda9-b5d5f2b0ccbd
- 12 Apr 2023 at 11:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a06d7a18-c3f3-46a3-8bcc-c6ce8f0a0082
- 21 Jul 2022 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a06d7a18-c3f3-46a3-8bcc-c6ce8f0a0082

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a8ffb18-78fa-4828-bda9-b5d5f2b0ccbd
  12th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a06d7a18-c3f3-46a3-8bcc-c6ce8f0a0082
  12th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000Ix0M/2iZeKczLfkhrPEhKTLh4yArG3AeKKq30BQWW.FrhjH0
  Evaluation Contract Signed_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fc638d1-74e3-4cd1-b6f5-8de3f7a22bb1
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/760d020f-6223-40cb-b1b1-d72776f191cd
  Evaluation Contract Signed_Redacted

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