---
title: "AI Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a697"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-27"
---

# AI Programme

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a697

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049804-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 14:08 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049804-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049804-2026
  27th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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