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AI automation for legal docs and sanction paper drafting

Development Bank of Wales

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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22 Apr 2026 at 10:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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20 Apr 2026 at 17:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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15 Apr 2026 at 15:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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19 Mar 2026 at 12:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Development Bank of Wales is looking for specialised AI consultancy services to support the automation of legal document generation and sanction paper drafting, with operations based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the award stage, employing a direct award strategy without competitive tendering. This approach follows preliminary works and requires a supplier capable of advancing existing AI-enabled prototypes into fully operational workflows. The contract with Generative AI Strategy B.V starts on 23rd April 2026 and lasts one year, marking key dates on the 22nd April 2026 for contract signing, with a gross value set at £60,000.

Opportunities for business growth through this contract are robust, particularly for suppliers with niche expertise in artificial intelligence applications within the legal sector. Companies experienced in creating structured AI processes, testable prototypes, and user training in regulatory and legal contexts will find this contract appealing. Businesses that have previously collaborated with Development Bank of Wales, or those capable of delivering specialised services without reworking existing solutions, are well-placed to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises with a track record of innovation in AI-driven workflow automation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI automation for legal docs and sanction paper drafting

Notice Description

Notification of a contract award for AI automation for legal docs and sanction paper drafting.DBW has undertaken preliminary exploratory work to create prototype AI-enabled workflows for two high-priority use cases: Sanction Paper Production Legal Work Processing

Procurement Information

DBW has undertaken preliminary exploratory work to create prototype AI-enabled workflows for two high-priority use cases: (1) Sanction Paper Production and (2) Legal Work Processing. This initial discovery and prototyping took place during the previous year and established a foundation for further development. To progress to fully operational workflows, specialist support is now required. A direct award may be made under PCR 2023 where only one supplier is capable of delivering the requirement due to technical reasons, specialised expertise, or exclusive knowledge relevant to the work. A competitive process would result in unnecessary duplication, increased cost, and delay when building on prior prototype work. Continuity is required to ensure compatibility and quality. A competitive process is not appropriate due to the need for continuity, specialised knowledge, efficiency, and risk mitigation. The proposed supplier developed the original prototypes and is uniquely positioned to advance them without re-work or delay.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ec7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036462-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Development Bank of Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4BZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

VisVira

Generative AI Strategy B.V

Further Information

Notice Documents

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