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title: "AI Evaluation Toolkit for Local Authorities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e827"
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# AI Evaluation Toolkit for Local Authorities

Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e827

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## Summary

The Local Government Association (LGA) is seeking a supplier to develop an "AI Evaluation Toolkit for Local Authorities". This procurement, categorised under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000), is in the tender stage. The initiative aims to support councils in evaluating AI solutions effectively. The tender is open to competition with a gross value of £25,000, and the submission deadline is 9th December 2025 at 5:00 PM. The contract is set to commence on 5th January 2026, with a maximum end date of 30th July 2026, located in the UK.

Businesses providing consultancy services, particularly those with experience in developing practical tools and conducting evaluations in AI contexts, will find this tender an excellent growth opportunity. Given the nature of the project, firms experienced in collaborating with government entities or those familiar with AI-focused initiatives will be well-suited to compete. This tender allows businesses to expand their portfolios and gain recognition within the public sector by solving specific challenges faced by local authorities in AI evaluation. The open procurement method ensures a fair opportunity for eligible companies to participate.

## Notice

In order to support the responsible adoption of AI by councils, the LGA wishes to work with a supplier to develop a toolkit to support councils to evaluate new and existing AI focused initiatives. The toolkit will provide practical, versatile, clear, and concise support to council officers, enabling them to confidently design and conduct evaluations of AI solutions. It should be developed in collaboration with local government digital officers, AI practitioners, and senior leaders, ensuring it reflects the realities of the sector. This should reflect existing procurement and assurance processes and existing AI evaluation guidance from central government, but should be responsive to local government contexts. The toolkit must be grounded in the local government context and informed by the lived experiences of AI adoption at the local level. It should focus on the specific challenges that councils face in evaluating AI, rather than drawing too narrowly on insights from the general evaluation literature.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At the buyers discretion if the contract has not been delivered to quality or time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076788-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HZ |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 11:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076788-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076788-2025
  25th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/LGA-Sourcing/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=29bd2263-d9fa-4be4-bf4f-ec1c292c33a4
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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