---
title: "AI Guard Rails"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d037"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK"
published: "2026-07-21"
---

# AI Guard Rails

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d037

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the London Borough of Southwark, a public authority in the sub-central government sector located in London, UK. The tender was titled "AI Guard Rails" and falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. This procurement aimed at developing a proof of concept for AI Guard Rails to protect Southwark Data and Assets across AI tools. The tendering process has reached the contract award stage and was completed on 21st July 2026, with the contract period spanning from 31st July to 30th October 2026. The procurement method used was limited competition, which is below the threshold for extensive public tendering.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in software development and AI systems. Insight (UK), identified as an SME, was awarded the contract, highlighting potential for small and medium enterprises to secure such contracts. Businesses with capabilities in AI technology and software package development would find themselves well-suited to compete in this sector, as organisations continue to seek innovative solutions to enhance their data security infrastructure. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio and open doors for future collaborations and tenders within the public sector.

## Notice

Award of contract for a proof of concept for AI Guard Rails to protect Southwark Data and Assets across AI tools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068860-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,116 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 15:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068860-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068860-2026
  21st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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