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title: "AI Development Pilot"
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published: "2026-06-24"
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# AI Development Pilot

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d26a673c-8475-4d0f-b9fc-6de7c0c3e04e

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department, based in London, recently completed a procurement process titled "AI Development Pilot" under the industry category of Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems. This process utilised a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and was aimed at providing services in the United Kingdom. The tender stage was finalised with the award issued on 22nd May 2026, after the closure of the tender period on 21st May 2026. The total value of the contract was £30,000. This contract was awarded to Serendipity Labs Limited, identified as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), highlighting a tailored approach to encourage smaller business participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and computer systems, especially those within the SME sector. By securing government contracts like this one, businesses can not only gain valuable experience and credibility but also expand their reach within the public sector. Companies that are well-suited to compete for such tenders are those with expertise in AI development and a capacity to deliver quality services promptly. The direct procurement method suggests that businesses already positioned with ready and compliant solutions have a considerable edge in securing similar opportunities.

## Notice

AI Development Pilot

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb08e80-b1f2-4ed9-8b4e-5ab131071cef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 22 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9GL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SERENDIPITY LABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 13:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb08e80-b1f2-4ed9-8b4e-5ab131071cef
- 24 Jun 2026 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb08e80-b1f2-4ed9-8b4e-5ab131071cef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb08e80-b1f2-4ed9-8b4e-5ab131071cef
  24th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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