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AI Form Builder Proof of Concept

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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18 Mar 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a public authority serving central government in London, has completed a procurement process for an AI Form Builder Proof of Concept, aimed at providing a managed service to conduct the proof of concept on a dedicated software package for form building. This tender falls within the IT services industry, specifically involving consulting, software development, internet and support services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below threshold, without competition. The contract commenced on 25th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The award status is active, and the contract’s value is set at £79,950, grossing £95,940. The project is based in the United Kingdom, offering service delivery locations across the country.

This tender, awarded to Kainos Software Ltd—a large enterprise situated in Belfast—provides significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in AI-based technology and IT consultancy. Businesses with expertise in accelerated online forms delivery and those capable of meeting FCA's design standards could benefit from similar future projects. The procurement focusses on leveraging AI technology to enhance efficiency in form creation and processing, potentially opening doors for technology firms and managed service providers specialising in AI integration and rapid deployment services. Companies in this sector may find subsequent tenders from the FCA and other central government bodies align with their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

AI Form Builder Proof of Concept

Notice Description

Provide a managed service to conduct a PoC on a dedicated software package that can be used to Build forms, The software must be robust, available to purchase and the resource to conduct a PoC must be available in [<1 month]. The software must be AI based and able to demonstrate an accelerated speed of delivery of Online Forms that fulfil the design standards of the FCA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024571-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAINOS SOFTWARE

Further Information

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