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title: "AI Testing & Evaluation"
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# AI Testing & Evaluation

Buyer: FCA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2c2094c-aef4-4d34-8900-8187d4327ea1

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the FCA focused on "AI Testing & Evaluation," aligning with the IT services category, primarily involving consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in London, this process has reached the award stage, with ADVAI LTD being the awarded supplier. The contract for professional services, covering discovery work and options to develop testing and evaluation regimes, was valued at £130,000 and is set to run from 2nd June to 14th July 2025. Notably, the tender period concluded on 23rd May 2025.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on AI testing and evaluation. While the contract was not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses experienced with frameworks and possessing relevant capabilities in IT consulting and software development are well-suited for future similar opportunities. Engaging with the FCA and understanding their procurement preferences can optimise business position for prospective contracts in this domain.

## Notice

Professional services for discovery work and options to build testing and evaluation regimes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a7b9aee-36d8-44b6-af60-4b406d1ec73d |
| 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 | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 14 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2025 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a7b9aee-36d8-44b6-af60-4b406d1ec73d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a7b9aee-36d8-44b6-af60-4b406d1ec73d
  30th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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