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title: "UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations - Lot 2 - AI Investments"
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# UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations - Lot 2 - AI Investments

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4785865-3b7f-473c-ac57-5530f9f746f1

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation has completed the tender process for the project titled "UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations - Lot 2 - AI Investments." This contract falls under the industry category of Technical analysis or consultancy services (CPV code: 71621000) and is based in London, United Kingdom. Frontier Economics Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at GBP 499,060, which spans from 31 January 2025 to 30 March 2030. The process included detailed evaluations of EPSRC AI investments from 2013 to 2029, structured into three phases over five years, from an initial full impact evaluation to final comprehensive reports. Key procurement stages have been successfully completed, with the award announced on 30 January 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in technical consultancy, particularly those specialising in AI and research impact analysis. SMEs and VCSEs will find this contract appealing due to the inclusive suitability criteria. Companies specialising in comprehending and evaluating the socio-economic impacts of technology investments will be well-suited to engage in such tenders, allowing for significant business growth through high-profile projects with prominent organisations like UK Research & Innovation.

## Notice

Evaluation of EPSRC AI investments between 2013-2029. A 5-year study to be carried out in three phases: 1. A full impact evaluation of past investments from 2013-2024 covering all the above to be carried out in 2024/5. 2. A second assessment of the health of the UK AI ecosystem to be carried out in 2026. 3. A full evaluation which combines all of the above to provide a holistic overview, with an update to include the impact of investments from 2024-2029 to be published in 2029/30.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c684345e-5172-44c1-b61b-6b0144720b2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 30 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £499,060 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £499,060 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c684345e-5172-44c1-b61b-6b0144720b2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c684345e-5172-44c1-b61b-6b0144720b2b
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=921237835
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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