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AI Development Pilot

Government Legal Department

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15 Sep 2026 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department bought an AI development service for an AI development pilot. The requirement falls within software development and computer systems services, including miscellaneous software development services. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The buying organisation is the Government Legal Department, based at 102 Petty France, London. This is a services requirement rather than a goods supply or construction project. The procurement is relevant to businesses that design, develop or implement artificial-intelligence solutions and can provide a defined pilot service for a UK government legal department. The published scope is brief, so firms would need to examine the underlying requirement to understand the pilot’s intended users, technical outputs, integration needs and delivery responsibilities.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded on 22 May 2026 through a direct single-tender action below the threshold. The tender submission deadline was 21 May 2026. The award went to Serendipity Labs Limited for £30,000. The contract ran from 22 May 2026 to 22 May 2026, so the recorded delivery period was one day. The award status is active. The procurement was classified as a services contract and was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The process records a single supplier and does not set out separate lots. The stated procurement route was direct award rather than an open competition, and the available information does not identify weighted quality or price criteria.

This award is evidence that the Government Legal Department has purchased a focused AI development pilot from an SME through a low-value direct route. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this kind would need practical artificial-intelligence and software-development capability, with the ability to shape and deliver a tightly defined pilot rather than only provide general consultancy. Relevant suppliers are likely to be small or medium-sized technology businesses able to work with a government legal organisation, translate business problems into usable technical outputs and deliver efficiently against a short implementation window. Experience of secure handling of legal or other sensitive information, clear technical communication and demonstrable pilot results would strengthen a supplier’s position, although those requirements are not expressly stated in the procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Development Pilot

Notice Description

The provision of an AI development service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d26a673c-8475-4d0f-b9fc-6de7c0c3e04e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb08e80-b1f2-4ed9-8b4e-5ab131071cef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20265 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2026 - 22 May 2026 24 hours
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
Government Legal Department
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Serendipity Labs Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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