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Provision of AI Governance

GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY

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22 Apr 2026 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Government Commercial Agency involves the "Provision of AI Governance" under the category of Computer Audit Services. This tender was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Mainly situated in the United Kingdom, the process reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 23 March 2026 and set to end on 15 June 2026. The total value of the contract awarded on 23 March 2026 is £195,000 GBP, with PricewaterhouseCoopers identified as the supplier. Notably, the tender period concluded on 13 March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in AI Governance, particularly those offering computer audit services. The selective nature of the procurement process suggests that firms with pre-existing framework agreements are ideally positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) particularly stand to benefit from engaging in the procurement. With the backing of a prominent government body, successful bidders have a chance to bolster their reputation and expand their footprint within the public sector, gaining access to influential networks and future contract opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of AI Governance

Notice Description

Provision of AI Governance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fce2179e-47ce-4bd7-ad43-3ab84070c879
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37491cb9-9e18-4d23-af7e-e96fb26661cd
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72810000 - Computer audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 15 Jun 2026 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
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

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