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title: "Understanding Automated Content Classification Ecosystem"
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# Understanding Automated Content Classification Ecosystem

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcd914ac-6365-42a6-bf65-87056f5e2eea

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Understanding Automated Content Classification Ecosystem" was conducted by OFCOM, focusing on the services industry category. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £83,120, has been awarded following the tender period which ended on 19th January 2021. The contract period commenced on 27th January 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2021. This tender was situated in London, specifically at Riverside House, 2A Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 9HA.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses specialising in automated content classification systems and related services. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete given the emphasis on such organisations in the suitability criteria. Engaging with OFCOM in this sector could lead to further collaborations and development in the rapidly evolving field of content moderation.

## Notice

Ofcom has a requirement for a report on the current ecosystem of the use of Automated Content Classification Systems. Due to the ever-increasing volumes of content requiring moderation it has become common practice to utilise automated content classification (ACC) systems to manage and subsequently assist with the moderation workflow on online platforms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d9043f9-64a0-457b-ab23-7ec9b40c8cd1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,120 |
| 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 | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2021 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d9043f9-64a0-457b-ab23-7ec9b40c8cd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d9043f9-64a0-457b-ab23-7ec9b40c8cd1
  26th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofcom.org.uk

## Provenance

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