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title: "Project Libra - AI testing support"
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# Project Libra - AI testing support

Buyer: FCA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18fb3ca9-188e-4169-9e16-57da14b4dc38

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), located in London, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Project Libra - AI testing support". The procurement, classified under IT services and software, follows a "testing-as-a-service" model to support a Proof of Concept with an on-demand and repeatable testing process via API integration. The process involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value that started at £447,620.40 and went up to £671,430.60, covering the contract period from 20th May 2026 to 19th May 2027. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with Advai Ltd, an SME, selected as the supplier. The final award was made on 20th May 2026, with the publication of the award notice on 28th May 2026.

This tender provides numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development. Companies with capabilities in API integration and automated testing systems will find this project aligns well with their expertise. Particularly, businesses familiar with developing and delivering scalable testing services on demand would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. As this process was conducted through a selective procurement method, future participants might benefit from engaging with framework agreements, thus enhancing participation opportunities in government contracts.

## Notice

The FCA requires existing testing capabilities used during a Proof of Concept to be provided as an on-demand, repeatable process in 2026. The FCA requires a "testing-as-a-service" model, where a platform connects directly to the project system being built via API. This integration requires two cadences of testing: 1. On-Demand Testing: Accessible and configurable lightweight testing to monitor stability and performance, used to guide development. 2.Full System Testing: Detailed evaluation and validation performed on a regular cycle, or on demand, to ensure comprehensive assessment of all testing dimensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42657d5a-24f9-48c8-aebc-648827417d29 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 19 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £671,430 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £447,620 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FCA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVAI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42657d5a-24f9-48c8-aebc-648827417d29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42657d5a-24f9-48c8-aebc-648827417d29
  28th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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