Pipeline Framework: AI and Automation

A pipeline has been launched for AI and Automation.The contract start Date is 26 July 2023. Approach to market date is 25 January 2023.Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place an agreement for the provision of artificial intelligence and automation for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies.It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all artificial intelligence and automation required by UK Central Government Departments.The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market engagement. The indicative lot structure is:• Lot 1: AI Consultancy Research and Support• Lot 2: Augmented Decision Making• Lot 3: Automation• Lot 4: Natural Language Processing• Lot 5: Imaging and Computer VisionFurther information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: Crown Commercial Service, 9th Floor, Capital Building, Old Hall Street, Liverpool L39PP. Tel: 03450103503. Email: supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk Website: (The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS))