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title: "UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations - Lot 2 - AI Investments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d752"
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# UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations - Lot 2 - AI Investments

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d752

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations - Lot 2 - AI Investments," a significant project in the technical analysis or consultancy services industry category, specifically focusing on evaluating AI investments. The project, valued at £499,060, covers a comprehensive evaluation of UK AI investments over a period from 2013 to 2029. It is divided into three phases: a full impact evaluation of past investments up to 2024, an assessment of the UK's AI ecosystem in 2026, and a holistic overview including new findings by 2029. The contract has been awarded to Frontier Economics Ltd, located in London, with the signing date marked as 14 January 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in technical consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in artificial intelligence and evaluation studies. Companies capable of navigating a complex, multi-year analysis framework can leverage this project to showcase their skills, enhance reputation, and establish a significant presence in the AI evaluation sector. The successful supplier, Frontier Economics Ltd, underscores the importance of solid references and proven capabilities in handling extensive, impactful research studies commissioned by high-profile public bodies 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Additional information: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: Procurement contract (transparency) data - UKRI

### Procurement Information

ISSUED VIA RM6126

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003089-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £499,060 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003089-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.UKRI.ORG
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=921237835
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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