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title: "PS23343 - AI Cyber Security Survey"
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# PS23343 - AI Cyber Security Survey

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e540c0ca-1fd5-4955-9ed0-0638eb745325

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, represented by BEIS (Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy), has awarded the contract for the project titled "PS23343 - AI Cyber Security Survey" to I.F.F Research Limited. This project falls under the research services industry category. The procurement method used was selective, involving call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period for this contract ended on October 27, 2023, with a contract period starting on November 29, 2023, and ending on March 15, 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in survey conduction services, particularly those knowledgeable in AI technology and cyber security practices. As the contract focuses on assessing business use of AI and their cyber security practices, companies specialising in research services and data analysis with expertise in artificial intelligence would be well-suited to compete. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, aligning with the Department's objectives of understanding the adoption and security practices around AI technology in various business sectors.

## Notice

**Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, this Contract has been awarded via the CCS Research and Insights (RM6126) Dynamic Purchasing System.** The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology wishes to appoint a supplier to conduct a survey of businesses who deploy, or are considering deploying, AI technology in their operations to improve our understanding of the uses of AI technology, the current cyber security attitudes, and the current cyber practices of businesses that use AI technology, to inform policy work in this space. Purpose AI use is growing. In April 2023, an estimated 16% of all UK businesses had adopted at least one AI technology . However, this number is now likely to increase significantly with the growth of more accessible and powerful generative AI models. Model/system developers, AI system owners and users all bear responsibility for the safe and secure development and deployment of AI. Existing guidance and work in this space often focuses on the original developer and engineer of the AI model. However, we are keen to understand more about the attitudes, behaviors and actions which are being taken by the businesses that are deploying/want to deploy these AI models within their infrastructure. The Department is therefore seeking to appoint a supplier to conduct a survey of businesses who deploy, or are considering deploying, AI technology in their operations. Objectives The Department is commissioning this research primarily to assess business use of AI (including any subset of AI technology) and their cyber security practices. More specifically, the Department seeks to gain a detailed understanding of: - High level metrics: the proportion of firms who are considering deploying, and who are already deploying, AI technology in their activities, across the targeted sectors. - Understanding of what AI technology is being deployed, for what services/functions and how this is embedded into businesses' systems. - Understanding of businesses' general cyber security practices, and the dedicated cyber security practices around their AI technology. - An Understanding of how these practices differ between businesses of different sizes across different sectors, deploying different AI technologies, and deploying AI for different functions. -Understanding to what extent those businesses planning to use AI are involving cyber security in those plans. - An understanding the barriers faced by businesses when applying cyber security to their AI technology usage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab64f451-ba55-434b-8770-1369f1a19261 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2023 - 15 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,843 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,843 |
| 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 | BEIS |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | I.F.F RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79311200 - Survey conduction services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2023 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab64f451-ba55-434b-8770-1369f1a19261

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab64f451-ba55-434b-8770-1369f1a19261
  12th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a87f685f-7bdd-4957-a142-87ddd1882d7b
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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