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title: "International Resource - Delivery of the 2025/2026 International AI Safety Report"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05062d"
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# International Resource - Delivery of the 2025/2026 International AI Safety Report

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05062d

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, located in London, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "International Resource – Delivery of the 2025/2026 International AI Safety Report". The process involved a direct award contract method due to unique technical requirements and the direct ministerial appointment of Yoshua Bengio as the report chair. The awarded contract, valued at £720,000, was granted to the Mila Quebec AI Institute, based in Canada, known for its expertise in AI safety research. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically research services, with the project slated to start on 3rd June 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The award status is currently pending, with a standstill period ending on 29th May 2025. This initiative will be delivered across the UK, aligning with the strategic timeline.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in AI and technological research, especially those capable of providing high-level technical expertise. Companies experienced in research services and technical recruitment can benefit by leveraging their capabilities in similar high-stakes governmental or international projects. Smaller enterprises with a focus on AI technologies and an ability to deliver niche, specialised services may find advantageous prospects through collaboration or subcontracting roles. This environment nurtures innovation and positions companies within the forefront of AI safety advancements, showcasing their abilities on an international stage.

## Notice

Technical specialist organisation able to identify, source and recruit the experts needed to deliver the Report. Given the specific nature of the work, we need an organisation with the required technical specialisation.

### Procurement Information

Yoshua Bengio's role as Chair: - Yoshua Bengio was a direct Ministerial Appointment as Chair of the Report for 2024/2025. Secretary of State has agreed to his appointment being extended for a further 12 months to deliver the 2025/2026 Report. - Yoshua's role as Chair is to oversee the report's delivery, determine its final scope, select members of the writing group, select senior advisors, manage the drafting process, review the Report, and convene members of the Expert Advisory Panel. He will also lead in promoting the report directly with policymakers, at Summits/Conferences and with the media. Justification for a Direct Award: The unique relationship with Yoshua Bengio as chair of the Report. Yoshua Bengio is a direct Ministerial Appointment. It is essential that the writing group (and others involved in Report delivery) are accountable to him as Chair. Contracting these individuals through Mila (Yoshua's organisation) creates a direct link between them and the Report's chair. This is essential to deliver the Report and cannot be achieved through a different organisation. Technical specialist organisation able to identify, source and recruit the experts needed to deliver the Report. Given the specific nature of the work, we need an organisation with the required technical specialisation. MILA is a global leader in AI safety research and has the largest concentration of deep learning academic researchers. Yoshua Bengio (Director and report chair) has tailored the organisation to best complement his research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022693-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £720,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILA QUEBEC AI INSTITUTE (MONTREAL INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING ALGORITHMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 13:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022693-2025
- 23 Apr 2025 at 10:29 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016458-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022693-2025
  19th May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016458-2025
  23rd April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://mila.quebec/en
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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