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title: "PS25136 - AI Standards Hub Evaluation (Phase 2) (April 2023 - March 2025)"
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# PS25136 - AI Standards Hub Evaluation (Phase 2) (April 2023 - March 2025)

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfcb0278-72a4-4c7e-b3ee-33dc2c8f6234

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) led the procurement process under a selective method, specifically calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was granted to European Economic Research Limited, trading as Europe Economics, for the project titled "PS25136 - AI Standards Hub Evaluation (Phase 2) (April 2023 - March 2025)." The focus was on advancing trustworthy AI through standards, under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy. The contract commenced on 26 August 2025 and is set to conclude on 27 February 2026. The delivery and influence of AI standards extend across the UK and internationally, reflecting a completed award stage as of 14 August 2025, with a contract value of £49,860.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in AI, research, and consultancy services to engage with key government initiatives in AI standardisation. Organisations that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or those with a significant focus on technical standardisation might find this project particularly pertinent. Additionally, the tender opens avenues for those aiming to enhance their partnerships with government departments like DSIT, who are at the forefront of technology policy-making. The broad geographical impact of the project, from the UK to international territories, enables engaged businesses to extend their influence in both local and global markets.

## Notice

The AI Standards Hub (the 'AISH') is a UK initiative led by the Alan Turing Institute, the British Standards Institution and the National Physical Laboratory (together, the 'Hub partners'), supported by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology ('DSIT'). The AISH seeks to advance trustworthy and responsible AI through the role of technical standards. The AISH aims to grow the UK's influence on AI standards by ensuring that: (a) the UK AI community is well informed about AI standards; (b) the UK AI community can effectively influence and engage in standardisation of AI; (c) the UK's voice in AI standards is internationally recognised; and (d) standards support AI governance and innovation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260fa118-3925-49a6-92c6-ec5524d1b9a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,860 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SN1 2FF |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH LIMITED, T/A EUROPE ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260fa118-3925-49a6-92c6-ec5524d1b9a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260fa118-3925-49a6-92c6-ec5524d1b9a0
  22nd August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ffbf6c1c-53e9-4ef9-be14-e9d5716e672e
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