--- title: "AI and Automation Implementation Partner" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b8c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b8c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b8c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b8c4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON LGPS CIV LIMITED" published: "2026-06-19" --- # AI and Automation Implementation Partner Buyer: LONDON LGPS CIV LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b8c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b8c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b8c4.json) ## Summary London LGPS CIV Limited (London CIV), a sub-central government public authority operating in the United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process to appoint an AI and Automation Implementation Partner. This procurement involves delivering key services to support AI and automation initiatives across London CIV's operations. The contract, valued at £525,000, is procured through an open procedure and falls under the services category. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 25th July 2026. The expected start date for the contract is 1st October 2026, with the possibility of renewal based on additional project needs. The procurement focuses on practical implementations within the existing Microsoft 365 E5 and Azure cloud environments of London CIV, which manages approximately £30 billion in Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) assets. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in AI and automation solutions. Businesses with expertise in investment management technology and a proven track record working with FCA-regulated entities are well-suited to compete. Particularly, firms with experience in application software programming, systems consultancy, and computer support services can leverage their skills to succeed in this procurement process. Demonstrating prior engagements with investment firms and holding certifications such as ISO 27001 will be crucial. This opportunity not only provides a platform for service expansion but also allows participation in cutting-edge AI technology integration within a large public sector fund management organization. ## Notice London LGPS CIV Limited (London CIV) is seeking to appoint an AI and Automation Implementation Partner to lead and support the practical implementation of prioritised artificial intelligence and automation use cases across its operations. London CIV is an FCA-authorised Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) that manages approximately PS30 billion of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) assets on behalf of its 32 London Local Authority members and the City of London Corporation. London CIV operates a Microsoft 365 E5 environment and existing Azure cloud estate with OneLake/Fabric assets.. London CIV has recently initiated an AI Strategy programme (under a separate procurement) which will produce a prioritised portfolio of AI and automation use cases spanning investment operations, fund management, client and stakeholder reporting, compliance monitoring, and corporate functions. This procurement is to appoint the partner who will help us to implement that portfolio. The appointed partner will be required to deliver the following core services across the contract term: * Use case assessment, feasibility refinement, and phased implementation roadmap; * Design, build, testing and deployment of AI and automation solutions to production-ready standard; * Integration with London CIV's existing technology ecosystem, including portfolio management systems (PMS), order management systems (OMS), fund accounting platforms, Microsoft 365, and Azure; * Assist in the implementation of AI governance, maintaining risk and regulatory compliance advisory for an FCA-regulated entity; * Change management, staff training and internal capability building; * Ongoing post-implementation support, optimisation, and performance reporting; * Technical documentation, solution designs, operational runbooks, and governance artefacts. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Should additional project activity be required that extends beyond the period of the initial contract and, subject to budget, the contract may be extended by one or two 6 month periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057908-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £525,000 | | Lots value | £525,000 | | 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 | LONDON LGPS CIV LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 0NZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212000 - Programming services of application software - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Jun 2026 at 09:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057908-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057908-2026 19th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17983 UK4 Tender Notice Supplementary information to assist suppliers in understanding our process and requirements. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17984 Tender document ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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