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Apolitical Futura Pilot

Cabinet Office

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08 Sep 2026 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office commissioned a digital and consultancy service called the Apolitical Futura Pilot. The work is designed to establish an evidence-based baseline of the organisation’s readiness for artificial intelligence, identify organisational risks and high-impact opportunities, and connect workforce planning with strategic AI objectives. Expected outputs include bespoke learning pathways and practical AI adoption roadmaps. The requirement combines software-related services with IT consultancy, research and development consultancy, and related support. It is a services contract delivered for the Cabinet Office in London, at its Canary Wharf location. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to specialist AI, organisational transformation, workforce development and public-sector technology consultancies.

This procurement is complete and was awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 1 August 2026 at 5pm. The contract was awarded on 14 August 2026 to Apolitical Group Limited for £50,000. The contract period runs from 20 August 2026 to 19 April 2027. The evaluation concerned delivery of the Futura pilot requirement, including an AI-readiness baseline, organisational risk and opportunity analysis, workforce planning alignment, bespoke learning pathways and adoption roadmaps. The award is active, and the published outcome records the selected supplier and the full awarded value. The Cabinet Office is the buying organisation and the service is delivered in London.

This award indicates demand from the Cabinet Office for practical, evidence-led AI transformation rather than software supply alone. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to assess organisational AI readiness systematically, identify material risks and high-value adoption opportunities, and translate findings into an actionable roadmap. Relevant capability includes workforce planning linked to AI strategy, design of tailored learning and development pathways, organisational research, change and adoption planning, and clear evidence-based reporting for senior public-sector decision-makers. Experience combining consultancy, research and development, digital services and implementation support would strengthen a supplier’s position. The requirement’s suitability for SMEs shows that a focused specialist with the necessary analytical, learning and transformation capacity could compete alongside larger technology consultancies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apolitical Futura Pilot

Notice Description

The primary objective of this 12-16 week Futura pilot is to establish a comprehensive, evidence-based baseline of the Cabinet Office's AI readiness, systematically identifying organisational risks and high-impact opportunities. By aligning workforce planning with strategic AI objectives, the pilot will deliver bespoke learning pathways and actionable adoption roadmaps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a5bad0b-7b44-441c-b3fa-fc7966e5b3d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fd4e251-a98d-4aa1-b154-27d85480d509
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

48700000 - Software package utilities

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cabinet Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APOLITICAL GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

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