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title: "ThinkSHARP: Cognitive Resilience in AI-Augmented Safety Systems."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05edd7"
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published: "2025-12-03"
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# ThinkSHARP: Cognitive Resilience in AI-Augmented Safety Systems.

Buyer: HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05edd7

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## Summary

The Health and Safety Executive, based in Bootle, Merseyside, has awarded the contract titled "ThinkSHARP: Cognitive Resilience in AI-Augmented Safety Systems" focused on research and experimental development services in cooperation with AI safety systems, under the industry category of services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below threshold without competition. The contract period is scheduled from 3rd December 2025 to 20th April 2026, and delivery locations span across various regions of the United Kingdom. Emlyn Square Ltd, located in Stourport-On-Severn, has been selected as the supplier to manage primary research data collection, collaborating with the Health and Safety Executive and the University of Nottingham. The award's pending status indicates further steps, such as signing, are imminent.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in AI safety research and development to contribute significantly to advancements within high-hazard industries. Companies equipped with experience in AI knowledge systems risk and training services would find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The collaboration with academic institutions suggests an environment ripe for innovative contributions and partnerships. Such projects can enhance a company's reputation in systemic AI safety research, expanding its portfolio and offering avenues for future contracts in research and development sectors.

## Notice

HSE require a primary industry engagement, training and research partner for the ThinkSHARP project. We require specialised expertise in systemic AI safety research and AI knowledge systems risk, with proven experience co-leading the SAFEHAZ project. The Contractor will manage all primary research data collection and storage throughout the project. This includes conducting interviews and surveys with industry professionals, recording and securely storing all data. Working in collaboration with the HSE and University of Nottingham to design and apply the STPA and SOTEC Frameworks to high hazards industries. Including design on industry workshop.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079297-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 20 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,800 |
| 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 | HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMLYN SQUARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 12:03 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079297-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079297-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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