Planning

AI Programme

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 14:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a public authority within central government, is in the planning stages of a procurement process for an AI Programme, as detailed in the procurement notice from May 2026. The project may involve different sub-threshold workstreams, with its scope primarily falling under IT services like consulting and software development. This procurement, intended as an open procedure, aims to commence on 1st October 2026 and continue till 30th September 2029. While the precise route to market remains undecided, interested parties should note the future notice date slated for 30th June 2026. The project focuses on services delivery in the UK, providing an excellent opportunity for IT service providers.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT services. With the FCA aiming to implement advanced AI systems, organisations offering innovative consulting, software development, and support solutions could seize a pivotal role in contributing to government digital transformation efforts. Companies with experience in dealing with high-value projects and public sector contracts will find this opportunity ideally suited to their capabilities. Businesses poised to compete successfully should stay informed of updates as the procurement strategy is formalised.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Programme

Notice Description

This AI Programme project may be split into separate sub-threshold workstreams. Dates provided in this notice are placeholders. Route to Market is not yet agreed. This notice will be updated when plans are formalised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a697
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049804-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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