Tender

AI Evaluation Toolkit for Local Authorities

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)

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Tender

25 Nov 2025 at 11:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association (LGA) is seeking a supplier to develop an "AI Evaluation Toolkit for Local Authorities". This procurement, categorised under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000), is in the tender stage. The initiative aims to support councils in evaluating AI solutions effectively. The tender is open to competition with a gross value of £25,000, and the submission deadline is 9th December 2025 at 5:00 PM. The contract is set to commence on 5th January 2026, with a maximum end date of 30th July 2026, located in the UK.

Businesses providing consultancy services, particularly those with experience in developing practical tools and conducting evaluations in AI contexts, will find this tender an excellent growth opportunity. Given the nature of the project, firms experienced in collaborating with government entities or those familiar with AI-focused initiatives will be well-suited to compete. This tender allows businesses to expand their portfolios and gain recognition within the public sector by solving specific challenges faced by local authorities in AI evaluation. The open procurement method ensures a fair opportunity for eligible companies to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Evaluation Toolkit for Local Authorities

Notice Description

In order to support the responsible adoption of AI by councils, the LGA wishes to work with a supplier to develop a toolkit to support councils to evaluate new and existing AI focused initiatives. The toolkit will provide practical, versatile, clear, and concise support to council officers, enabling them to confidently design and conduct evaluations of AI solutions. It should be developed in collaboration with local government digital officers, AI practitioners, and senior leaders, ensuring it reflects the realities of the sector. This should reflect existing procurement and assurance processes and existing AI evaluation guidance from central government, but should be responsive to local government contexts. The toolkit must be grounded in the local government context and informed by the lived experiences of AI adoption at the local level. It should focus on the specific challenges that councils face in evaluating AI, rather than drawing too narrowly on insights from the general evaluation literature.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At the buyers discretion if the contract has not been delivered to quality or time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e827
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076788-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)
Contact Name
Ellie Stewart
Contact Email
ellie.stewart@local.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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