Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce5-f54b-7093-9023-0f08a1c14dd3/rfi-defence-and-ai-centre-daic-critical-enabling-support pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # RFI - Defence and AI Centre (DAIC) Critical Enabling Support [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value Not stated Published 12 Jun 2024 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Background: The DAIC is the central catalyst to enable Defence to harness artificial intelligence (AI). The DAIC was established by the Integrated Review in 2021 and first began operations in 2022. Our objectives are out set out in the Defence AI Strategy. The DAIC is championing, enabling and innovating to transform Defence into an 'AI-ready' organisation for the strategic advantage of our armed forces. Project Overview: The Defence AI Centre (DAIC) requires support to manage and mature activities in the Portfolio, Governance and Communications team which enables the DAIC in planning, prioritisation, management information and operational effectiveness. The intent is that this enabling team draws on the portfolio management expertise of external resources to work alongside our crown servants to implement the DAIC's evolving Operational Model. Purpose: This RFI intends to achieve two main outcomes: - Align the MOD requirement with industry capability and capacity - To understand current AI specialisms available in the market Please Note: - This RFI is an information gathering exercise only, no further discussions with industry are planned at this stage. - This request is not a commitment by the Authority to launch a formal procurement activity and the requirement detailed below is subject to change. - The Authority will assess responses to the RFI and may seek further clarification. - Participation in the RFI will not be taken as an expression of interest. - Participation in the RFI will not be a prerequisite for participation in any future procurement activity. - By receiving information under this RFI, the Authority is not obligated to enter a Contract and any future procurement activity will be at the Authority's discretion. - The Authority will not be liable to reimburse any costs incurred by parties who respond to this RFI. - The Authority does not intend to offer debriefs following receipt of responses under this RFI. - Any future procurement activity will be run through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Please click on the attachment to view the questions and how to submit your RFI response. Please do not click on the RFI link via DSP. Read full description ## CPV classification Software consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/77781f3f-20e1-49d6-84ca-cf05dea6746b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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