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AI Search Tools and the Future of the World Wide Web

Awarded to Firetail Limited

DSIT(buyer)

Published
Published 29 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 16 January 2026
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Overview

The Government Office for Science (GOS) has awarded a contract worth £19,793 to Firetail Limited for research on AI search tools and their impact on the World Wide Web. The work involves providing evidence-based, expert-backed insight into how generative and agentic AI search tools have changed user interactions with the web and the economic consequences for firms, organisations, and publishers. This direct award was made under the FUTURES FRAMEWORK on 20 January 2026 to support the government's strategic foresight around science and technology developments.

Contracting authority

  • DSIT

    Buyer

    Swindon, United Kingdom

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Procedure
Direct
SME suitable
Yes
Published
29 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£19,793
Award date
20 January 2026
Contract period
2 February 2026 → 31 March 2026
Winner
  • Firetail Limited

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    29 January 2026

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