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title: "AI Lab Capability Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c143"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# AI Lab Capability Programme

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c143

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority, a central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for the "AI Lab Capability Programme." This procurement, categorized within IT services, particularly consulting, software development, internet, and support, took place without competition due to it being below the threshold. The programme is strategically set to be delivered in partnership with the Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship Ltd, situated in London. This non-competitive direct procurement approach was finalised with the contract signed on 25 February 2026, covering a period until 31 May 2026, with the complete award notice issued on 1 July 2026.

This tender poses significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs within the IT and technology sectors looking to enhance their profile in government-led AI initiatives. The programme encompasses various elements aimed at capability building in AI for finance, including a Supercharged Capability programme and a Global AI in Finance showcase. Companies specialising in IT services related to consulting, software development, and support would find this contract highly beneficial to expand their influence and secure their role as thought leaders in the application of AI in finance. Moreover, such tenders can act as a springboard for partnerships with major government bodies, offering visibility and a platform for further engagements in similar strategic projects.

## Notice

The AI Lab capability programme's aim is to support a wider cohort of participants through a strategic partnership with the Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) to deliver a comprehensive capability-building programme. This programme will consist of 3 pillars. 1. Supercharged Capability programme 2. The AI in Finance Observatory 3. The Global AI in Finance showcase

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061723-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR FINANCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 12:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061723-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061723-2026
  1st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fca.org.uk
- https://www.cfte.education
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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