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title: "Expert Systems MVP"
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# Expert Systems MVP

Buyer: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-daed3415-aacb-4d71-a51c-703f0054f773

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## Summary

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited is currently conducting a tender process titled "Expert Systems MVP" aimed at creating an automated self-service capability for their website. This procurement falls under the graphical user interface (GUI) tools industry and involves multiple components, including the development of a graph database and a machine-learning model integrated with their existing systems. The tender is open for submissions until 2nd January 2020, with the contract period commencing on 8th January 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2020. The estimated monetary value for this contract ranges from £50,000 to £70,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software development, particularly those specialising in database software, data-processing services, and design consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find the process accessible, encouraging them to leverage their expertise in automation and machine learning to fulfil the project's objectives. Companies that can demonstrate proficiency in creating user-friendly applications and integrating complex data systems will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

KTN wants to produce an automated self-service capability for our website that allows companies to access our expertise without necessarily talking to KTN personnel. We are looking to build this automated expertise through: Building a graph database of all our staff, events, offerings and companies in our CRM, etc [need: graph database] Building a machine-learning model based on the database [need: Machine learning model] We are looking to serve companies through: Automatically understanding their requests in natural language [need: Natural Language Processing (NLP)], Automatically guiding them through a replica of process that our experts run now in person, successively recommending the appropriate resources based on the companies' interaction with the system [need: ML model based on graph database, interacting with NLP]. This all will need to be integrated with our website, internal processes and existing data architecture [need: website, Gmail, CRM, etc integration], which is the primary form of interaction the companies have with us. Success factors Successful delivery will be defined as: Highly desirable UX and UI. Efficient and effective rank and recommendations for online enquiries. Automated data retrieval and cleansing. Efficient and effective interrogation and explainability. Handover and total control - updating data architecture/integration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/083948d8-3bde-43fd-bbea-09d247a99ed0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1 0QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48984000 - Graphical user interface (GUI) tools
- 72212610 - Database software development services
- 72310000 - Data-processing services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2019 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/083948d8-3bde-43fd-bbea-09d247a99ed0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/083948d8-3bde-43fd-bbea-09d247a99ed0
  27th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42d03a4e-c068-4dd6-927b-0835d33db699
  KTN Expert Systems MVP
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f63aebb5-5cda-43cf-aad2-3dd314891bf1
  KTN T&Cs

## Notice URLs

- https://ktn-uk.co.uk/

## Provenance

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