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title: "prj_4697 - AI Sector Study 2024"
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# prj_4697 - AI Sector Study 2024

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdf29c6d-0db6-4fd5-95b9-61d0f111b19b

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has completed a public procurement process titled "prj_4697 - AI Sector Study 2024." This procurement process falls under the industry category of research services and aims to understand the contribution of the UK AI sector to the economy. The project, restricted to a selective procurement method, involved a tender submission period ending on 13 January 2025 and commenced on 24 January 2025 in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at GBP 243,644.90, is set to conclude on 30 April 2025. The principal buyer is located at 100 Parliament Street, London, England, with the primary point of contact being Naomi Clarke via email.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those focusing on economic analysis and the AI sector. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit significantly from this contract, given the restricted procedures that likely favour experienced and capable firms within this niche. The successful supplier, Perspective Economics Limited, based in Belfast, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating that the procurement process values expertise and comprehensive sector analysis capabilities.

## Notice

This project is to understand the UK AI Sector's contribution to the UK economy. This will build supporting evidence across all three pillars outlined in the strategy. Building on the work of the initial AI sector study, the supplier will undertake updated analysis on the UK Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector's contribution to the UK economy, providing robust evidence to inform government policy making

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b74a1ec2-b378-443d-9a68-10d0c96b5eb6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £243,644 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £243,644 |
| 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 SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY |
| 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 | PERSPECTIVE ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b74a1ec2-b378-443d-9a68-10d0c96b5eb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b74a1ec2-b378-443d-9a68-10d0c96b5eb6
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ca80ec9-812a-4db4-88f4-575f5afedc29

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