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AI Testing & Evaluation

FCA

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30 Dec 2025 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the FCA focused on "AI Testing & Evaluation," aligning with the IT services category, primarily involving consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in London, this process has reached the award stage, with ADVAI LTD being the awarded supplier. The contract for professional services, covering discovery work and options to develop testing and evaluation regimes, was valued at £130,000 and is set to run from 2nd June to 14th July 2025. Notably, the tender period concluded on 23rd May 2025.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on AI testing and evaluation. While the contract was not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses experienced with frameworks and possessing relevant capabilities in IT consulting and software development are well-suited for future similar opportunities. Engaging with the FCA and understanding their procurement preferences can optimise business position for prospective contracts in this domain.

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Notice Title

AI Testing & Evaluation

Notice Description

Professional services for discovery work and options to build testing and evaluation regimes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2c2094c-aef4-4d34-8900-8187d4327ea1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a7b9aee-36d8-44b6-af60-4b406d1ec73d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 14 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVAI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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