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title: "CAN - Demonstration of 'Active Inference' Machine Learning Capability"
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# CAN - Demonstration of 'Active Inference' Machine Learning Capability

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e54527dc-3c18-407d-9f6c-859253f9bd66

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to award a contract titled "CAN - Demonstration of 'Active Inference' Machine Learning Capability," classified under the software package and information systems category. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £120,000. The contract period is set to commence on December 15, 2021, and will run until March 31, 2022. The tender was published on September 16, 2021, and the submission deadline for tenders was September 23, 2021. The delivery address for this service is located in Portsmouth, South East England.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in machine learning and software development to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses that specialise in developing innovative software solutions or offer advanced technological capabilities in data analysis and artificial intelligence may find this tender particularly beneficial. As the contract has already been awarded to Stanhope AI Ltd, further opportunities for SMEs could exist in potential future contracts in similar domains, contributing to business growth in this competitive sector.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for 701578449 - Demonstration of 'Active Inference' Machine Learning Capability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c713fdf-5f08-415c-8fdf-614532972658 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STANHOPE AI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2022 at 17:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c713fdf-5f08-415c-8fdf-614532972658
- 16 Sep 2021 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a36445-23e6-4b3c-a995-c89d545e0844

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c713fdf-5f08-415c-8fdf-614532972658
  10th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a36445-23e6-4b3c-a995-c89d545e0844
  16th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3afabe49-89ce-47e6-adb7-8332df454ca4
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