---
title: "Procurement AI - Role of an Evaluator Proof of Concept"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0783f8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Financial Conduct Authority"
published: "2026-10-08"
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# Procurement AI - Role of an Evaluator Proof of Concept

Buyer: Financial Conduct Authority  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0783f8

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) procured a proof of concept using artificial intelligence in the procurement assessment phase. The project was intended to test and measure whether AI could perform the role of an evaluator. The procurement is categorised as software packages and information systems (CPV 48000000). The work was for the FCA, with delivery recorded in the United Kingdom.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Capita Business Services Ltd. It used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition, and was arranged as a single lot. The contract was signed on 8 October 2026 and runs from 12 October to 31 December 2026. Its stated value is £1, or £1.20 including gross value. No separate award date or evaluation criteria are recorded.

This award shows demand from the FCA for a focused AI proof of concept applied to procurement assessment: specifically, testing whether AI can undertake evaluator work and measuring its effectiveness. A credible competitor for a similar requirement would need to deliver AI or software capability relevant to procurement evaluation, and demonstrate how its effectiveness can be tested. The procurement was awarded directly without competition, so it does not show how competing suppliers were assessed or what qualifications, accreditations or capacity were required.

## Notice

Sourcing a Proof of Concept to test & measure the benefit/effectiveness of Ai in replacing the role of an Evaluator in the Procurement Assessment phase

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095309-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | Capita Business Services Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2026 at 15:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095309-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095309-2026
  8th October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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