June 08 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government (via DSIT)
UK AI Hardware Innovation Programme
Not disclosed
The UK government has announced a new £120 million AI Hardware Innovation Programme as part of its broader UK AI Hardware Plan. This investment aims to support startups developing advanced semiconductor technologies, helping companies progress from research and prototyping to commercial deployment. The program is designed to reduce technical, capital, and market risk for UK companies in this sector.
- Contract value
- £120 million
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Support startups in advanced semiconductor and AI hardware development
June 08 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government (via DSIT)
UK AI Hardware Security R&D Programme
Not disclosed
As part of the UK AI Hardware Plan, an £18 million Hardware Security R&D Programme has been launched. This program aims to strengthen the secure deployment and scaling of AI hardware, focusing on areas such as memory security. It will support collaboration across government, industry, and academia to bridge the gap between research and commercial integration.
- Contract value
- £18 million
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Research and development in AI hardware security, including memory security
June 15 2026
Justice
Pilot
Ministry of Justice
AI Growth Lab for Legal Services
Not disclosed
The Ministry of Justice has announced the opening of AI Growth Labs later this summer, specifically for the legal sector. Legal services have been chosen as the first sector to benefit from this pioneering growth project, which will enable innovative AI software to be tested securely and released to market sooner. The initiative aims to speed up processes like conveyancing during property sales.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Building and testing AI technology for the legal sector, including legaltech companies, legal service providers, and conveyancing
08 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Agreement
UK Government (AI Economics Institute)
AI Adoption Insights Agreement
Accenture, Admiral, Akamai, Airbus Defence and Space UK, Amazon Web Services, Baringa, British Chambers of Commerce, BT, Cisco, Disguise, EDF, eBay, Great British Railways, HSBC, LinkedIn, Linklaters, Matillion, Microsoft, Multiverse, National Grid, NatWest, Octopus Energy, Oracle, Revolut, Rolls Royce, Sage, Salesforce, SAS, Siemens, Sky, Starling Bank, Stripe, TechUK, Virgin Media O2, Vodafone, WPP, Xero
The UK government has entered into an agreement with over 30 major companies to share aggregated data and insights on AI adoption. This collaboration aims to help the government understand the impact of AI on the economy and workforce, and to shape future policy and support businesses in integrating AI systems. The companies commit to sharing use-cases, workforce support activities, and redesigned business processes to embed AI.
- Scope
- Sharing aggregated data and insights on AI adoption, workforce impact, and business process redesign with the government’s AI Economics Institute.
- Term
- Initial six-month review
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
10 June 2026
Policing
Investment and Pilots
UK Government (Policing)
Police Modernisation AI for Public Interaction
Not disclosed
The government is investing £16.5 million to modernise how police and the public interact using AI. This includes AI for transcribing 999 and 101 calls, linking crime reports to identify patterns in demand, and triaging non-emergency calls to the right responder. This initiative aims to free up officer time and improve responsiveness to public needs.
- Contract value
- £16.5 million
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI for transcribing 999 and 101 calls, linking crime reports, and triaging non-emergency calls
10 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Partnership
Regulatory Innovation Office, Health & Safety Executive
Regulatory Innovation Office and Health & Safety Executive Robotics Partnership
Industry (not disclosed)
The Regulatory Innovation Office and the Health & Safety Executive have formed a new partnership with industry to establish regulatory clarity for collaborative robots. This initiative will begin with the creation of the first joint guidance on how robots can safely work alongside people in the workplace.
- Scope
- Developing regulatory clarity and guidance for collaborative robots in the workplace
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
10 June 2026
Defence
New Taskforce
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce (RAID)
Not disclosed (working with British tech sector including Rowden)
The Prime Minister has launched the Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce (RAID), a new unit within the Ministry of Defence. This taskforce is designed to accelerate the deployment of robust AI-enabled tools and technology into the hands of British Armed Forces. Its objective is to enhance decision-making, improve planning, and reduce risks to human life through uncrewed systems.
- Scope
- Accelerate deployment of AI-enabled technology for Armed Forces (decision-making, planning, uncrewed systems)
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
8 June 2026
Justice
Launched
UK Government (DSIT, ICO, CLC, SRA, LSB)
Government Advisory AI Growth Lab
Not disclosed
The UK Government launched the advisory AI Growth Lab to bring together regulators and provide clear, practical information on how existing regulations apply to novel AI applications. Its initial focus is on LawTech, legal services, and conveyancing services to accelerate responsible AI adoption in the legal sector. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is collaborating with the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), and Legal Services Board (LSB) on this initiative.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Providing regulatory clarity for AI innovators in legal services, facilitating responsible AI adoption.
8 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Partnership
UK Government
Government Partnership on AI Adoption and Skills
Google, Anthropic, Microsoft, OpenAI, BT, Rolls Royce, Accenture, EDF, and others
The UK government launched a new partnership on AI adoption, collaborating with tech companies, trade unions, and industry leaders to boost AI adoption across the economy and equip workers with AI skills. This initiative is backed by over £200 million in government support. Major tech companies like Google, Anthropic, Microsoft, and OpenAI have signed a joint statement with the UK government, committing to close collaboration for responsible AI development and evidence-based policymaking. More than 30 other companies are also participating to share insights on AI use in the workplace.
- Contract value
- £200 million+
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Driving AI adoption, workforce skills development, and responsible AI implementation across various sectors.
12 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Coalition Formed
UK Government (via Sovereign AI Fund)
Lumen Sovereign AI Model Co-Design Coalition
Cosine (leading a coalition including BAE Systems, BT, Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest, PwC, Leonardo UK)
Cosine has announced the formation of a coalition of major UK institutions to co-design Lumen Sovereign, which is described as Britain’s first fully sovereign frontier AI model. This initiative is backed by the Government’s Sovereign AI Fund and aims for the model to be trained entirely on UK soil using Isambard-AI.
- Contract value
- Backed by Sovereign AI Fund
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Co-design and development of a sovereign frontier AI model for the UK, utilizing national compute infrastructure.
8 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
UK AI Hardware Plan and National AI Supercomputer Investment
Not disclosed (UK-based chip firms targeted)
The UK government unveiled a £1.1 billion AI Hardware Plan to boost British AI capabilities. This plan includes a £750 million investment for a new national AI supercomputer, with £400 million allocated specifically for purchasing next-generation AI chips. An advance commitment of £150 million is set to buy novel chips from innovative startups and British firms. A new £150 million fund, backed by the British Business Bank, will invest in UK-based hardware companies to help them scale.
- Contract value
- £1.1 billion (total plan), £750 million (supercomputer), £400 million (chip procurement), £150 million (investment fund)
- Term
- Not explicitly stated
- Scope
- Accelerating UK’s AI deployment, scaling AI technologies, boosting sovereign AI capabilities, developing AI chips and semiconductor technologies, and increasing computing power.
11 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Mou
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
DSIT and ElevenLabs Strategic Partnership for Accessible Public Services
ElevenLabs
The UK government has signed a strategic partnership with AI voice technology company ElevenLabs, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims to explore how AI can improve access to public services, particularly for people with disabilities, low literacy levels, and those who speak languages other than English. The agreement also deepens existing research on AI safety and skills development, with plans to continue through to 2030.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Through to 2030
- Scope
- Investigating voice AI for accessible government services, AI safety research, and skills development.
8 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
UK Government AI Skills and Adoption Fund
Not disclosed
The UK government launched a £200 million fund to upskill businesses and accelerate the adoption and scaling of artificial intelligence across the economy. Announced at the AI Adoption Summit, this funding will support various initiatives, including the expansion of the ’Bridge AI’ scheme with £100 million for matching investments in British AI companies and skills support. An additional £53 million is ringfenced for new initiatives, such as the expansion of the Tech Town programme.
- Contract value
- £200 million (total fund), £100 million (Bridge AI), £53 million (new initiatives/Tech Town)
- Term
- Not specified
- Scope
- Upskilling the workforce, boosting AI adoption in businesses, and supporting the development and application of AI across the economy.
10 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Mou
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
DSIT and Cisco Memorandum of Understanding for AI and Digital Skills
Cisco
The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and Cisco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration on AI and advanced digital technologies. The initiative aims to drive economic growth, improve public services, and build digital skills. It directly supports the UK government’s AI opportunities action plan, focusing on practical deployment rather than theoretical potential, with an initial 18-month pilot phase focused on Barnsley as the UK’s first Tech Town.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Framework through to 2030, initial 18-month pilot
- Scope
- Applying AI in real-world settings, supporting Barnsley’s local economy, developing digital skills, improving public services.
10 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
DSIT Open-Source AI Builder Fund and Data Centre Design Challenge
Open-source AI developers (fund recipients), architects/designers (challenge participants)
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) launched an Open-Source AI Builder Fund, providing over £500,000 worth of compute (160,000 GPU-hours) from the UK’s AI Research Resource to help innovators develop public AI tools. DSIT also announced an Open-Source AI Builder Mentoring Scheme, pairing hackathon winners with government AI experts. Additionally, the RIBA x DSIT Data Centre Design Challenge was launched in partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects to reimagine data center design for community benefit.
- Contract value
- Over £500,000 (compute for fund)
- Term
- Not specified for individual projects; Dev Board convenes over 2026
- Scope
- Supporting open-source AI development for public services, improving data centre design, fostering collaboration between government and developers.
06 June 2026
Education
Pilot with National Rollout Planned
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
AI Bootcamps Scheme for Young Jobseekers
Not disclosed (in partnership with industry, trade unions, and local areas)
A new AI bootcamps scheme is set to be rolled out nationwide in England, with a pilot commencing in the North West in summer 2026. The scheme aims to provide AI skills training for young people at risk of becoming unemployed or out of education and training. This initiative is part of broader government efforts to support young people into future jobs.
- Contract value
- Backed by £20 million as part of the Early Careers Jobs Alliance, specific bootcamp funding not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI skills training for young jobseekers and those at risk of unemployment, initially piloting in Lancashire and Greater Manchester, with nationwide rollout planned.
June 4 2026
Tax
Live
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
HMRC Contract for AI-Powered Customer Service Transformation
Capgemini, NiCE, and Route 101
HMRC has signed a multi-year contract with Capgemini, NiCE, and Route 101 to overhaul its customer service operations. This agreement involves expanding self-service options and increasing the use of AI. The aim is to consolidate HMRC’s legacy infrastructure into a unified, cloud-native platform, improving digital experiences and automation. NiCE CXone, an AI-powered customer experience platform, will be used for intelligent self-service and real-time, AI-driven insights for contact centers.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Multi-year
- Scope
- Overhaul of customer service operations with AI, expansion of self-service, consolidation of legacy infrastructure, deployment of AI-powered customer experience platform for intelligent self-service and real-time insights
June 4 2026
Defence
Prototyping Contract
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence Project Strong AI Decision-Support Prototyping
Defence Holdings PLC
The Ministry of Defence intends to place a contract with Defence Holdings PLC for the prototyping of an artificial intelligence decision-support capability, known as Project Strong. This capability aims to fuse intelligence into a single analytical platform, generate courses of action, and support rapid, human-controlled deployment of authorised effects across cyber, information, and supply-chain domains. The contract covers a three-month testing phase.
- Contract value
- £226,000
- Term
- 3 months
- Scope
- Prototyping an integrated AI decision-support capability for intelligence fusion, course of action generation, and deployment of effects in cyber, information, and supply-chain domains
June 4 2026
Policing
Live
Police Digital Service (on behalf of UK Police Forces and Home Office)
Police Digital Service Contract with Palantir for Firearms Licensing Management
Palantir
Palantir has secured a government contract worth £9 million to provide software for managing firearms licensing across the UK. The contract covers a replacement for the National Firearms Licensing Management System (NFLMS) and will support 43 police forces in England and Wales in recording firearms license grants, renewals, and revocations. The Police Digital Service ran the procurement process, and the contract may also extend to Police Scotland and the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
- Contract value
- £9 million
- Term
- Up to 10 years (including extensions)
- Scope
- Provision of software for managing firearms licensing, explosives, explosive precursors, and poisons for UK police forces and the Home Office
2 June 2026
Health
Pipeline notice
NHS England
NHS Digital Citizen Support Capability (NHS App, NHS Proxy, NHS.uk)
To be procured via Crown Commercial Service RM6345 (Digital Capability for Health 2)
NHS England has published a pipeline notice (049530-2026) indicating an upcoming opportunity valued at up to £40 million for support capabilities relating to NHS Digital Citizen, covering products and services including the NHS App, NHS Proxy, and NHS.uk. Primary focus areas are support capability for NHS Proxy and the National Digital Channels User Insight programme, with additional work across other Digital Citizen products potentially required during the contract span.
- Contract value
- Up to £40 million
- Term
- Initial: March 2027 to February 2030 (extension of up to 2 years possible)
- Scope
- Support capability for NHS Proxy (parents/carers managing appointments, prescriptions and records via NHS App), and the National Digital Channels User Insight Capability monitoring NHS App use including demographics. Procurement under PCR 2015, subject to budgetary approval.
2 June 2026
Health
Live
NHS England
NHS England AI-enabled Cyber Security Platform
IBM, Palo Alto Networks
NHS England has partnered with IBM and Palo Alto Networks to establish the NHS Secure Boundary service, an AI-enabled cyber security platform. This cloud-native system will feature AI-driven threat detection and web application firewall protection. It aims to provide centralised national threat intelligence and monitoring, integrated with the NHS Cyber Security Operations Centre.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI-enabled cyber security platform for NHS England, including threat detection, firewall protection, and national intelligence
June 2026
Policing
Live
Durham Police
Durham Police AI for Public Information Requests
Not disclosed
Durham Police is utilising artificial intelligence to enhance the efficiency of its response to public information requests. This deployment aims to expedite the processing of inquiries from the public. The specific AI technology provider has not been disclosed.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Accelerating responses to public information requests
June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Companies House
Companies House AI for Routine Enquiries and Administrative Tasks
Not disclosed
Companies House staff are employing artificial intelligence to manage routine enquiries and various administrative tasks. This initiative aims to improve efficiency in handling standard operational processes. The supplier of the AI tools has not been specified.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Handling routine enquiries and administrative tasks
June 2026
Welfare
Live
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
DWP Work Coaches Using Copilot for Jobseeker Support
Microsoft (Copilot)
Work Coaches at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are utilising Microsoft’s Copilot AI tool. This deployment is intended to personalise support provided to jobseekers. The use of Copilot aims to enhance the tailored advice and assistance offered.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Personalising support for jobseekers
June 2026 (future notices expected)
Health
Planning
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (NHS LPP)
NHS Clinical Artificial Intelligence (CAI) Framework Agreement
Not disclosed (framework for multiple suppliers)
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of NHS LPP, is planning the procurement for a Clinical Artificial Intelligence (CAI) Framework Agreement. This initiative aims to facilitate innovation and direct awards for suppliers over an eight-year contract period. The framework focuses on software-related services in the healthcare industry, including innovative solutions for direct and indirect clinical support.
- Contract value
- Up to £1.2 billion
- Term
- 8 years (October 2026 to September 2034)
- Scope
- Clinical artificial intelligence solutions, medical software, and related services for NHS England
June 2026
Cross-Govt
Alpha phase
Government Digital Service (GDS) & The National Archives
Government Digital Service (GDS) and The National Archives Partnership for AI-Ready Legal Data
Internal Collaboration with external hackathon participants
The Government Digital Service (GDS) has partnered with The National Archives to explore how legal data can be prepared for AI use. The partnership completed its discovery phase in April 2026 and has now moved into an Alpha phase. This phase will explore how data maturity mitigates the risks of exposing data to AI and test potential approaches.
- Scope
- Preparing legal data for AI use, data maturity assessment
29 May 2026
Health
Awarded
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust MRI System for Neuroimaging Research
Not disclosed
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust intends to directly award a contract for a portable low-field MRI system. The system, including associated peripherals, training, support, and maintenance, will be used to accelerate and develop local neuroimaging research. While AI is not explicitly stated as the primary function, AI is commonly integrated into modern neuroimaging for analysis and diagnostics, fitting the spirit of AI-related public sector procurement.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- 5 years
- Scope
- Portable low-field MRI system and services for neuroimaging research
29 May 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government (Imperial College London, Diamond Light Source) and France (CNRS, GENCI)
UK-France Supercomputing and Biomedical AI Research Partnership (Isambard AI/GENCI)
Not disclosed (partnership involves multiple institutions and supercomputers)
The UK and France have announced a new partnership with £1.2 million in funding, including £894,000 for an Isambard AI/GENCI collaboration. This initiative aims to accelerate AI adoption and scientific discovery by bringing together leading supercomputers and expertise for biomedical research, leveraging AI and machine learning. The partnership will focus on areas such as infectious diseases and women’s health, facilitating joint projects and the sharing of research expertise.
- Contract value
- £1.2 million (total partnership funding)
- Term
- Not disclosed (ongoing partnership)
- Scope
- Biomedical research leveraging AI/ML, supercomputing collaboration (Isambard AI and GENCI), and student mobility funding
29 May 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Cabinet Office (Evaluation Task Force)
Evaluation Accelerator Fund Phase 5 for AI and Digital Innovation Evaluation
Not disclosed (grant awards for proposals)
The Cabinet Office’s Evaluation Task Force has launched a fifth phase of the Evaluation Accelerator Fund (EAF), making up to £2.5 million available for projects related to artificial intelligence, local government, and other government priorities. This fund is open to various public sector and academic institutions, as well as charities, seeking proposals that improve the public sector’s ability to use or generate robust evidence about AI and digital innovation, including the evaluation of AI policies and programmes.
- Contract value
- Up to £2.5 million (for AI and digital innovation projects)
- Term
- FY26-27
- Scope
- Grants for projects to improve public sector’s capability in evaluating AI and digital innovation
29 May 2026
Cross-Govt
Action Plan Published
Office of Rail and Road (ORR)
Office of Rail and Road Publishes Safe AI Innovation Action Plan
Not disclosed (internal development)
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its Safe AI Innovation Action Plan, detailing how it will facilitate the safe adoption of AI in UK rail and England’s strategic road network. The ORR is already embedding AI into some internal processes and plans to explore further innovations. These include incorporating AI into the process of checking train and infrastructure interoperability and using AI for analysis of consumer datasets to detect and intervene in issues early.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Clarifying safety risks and regulatory expectations for AI in transport, and exploring internal AI applications for interoperability authorisations and consumer data analysis
29 May 2026
Health
Partnership Announced
UK Government (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) and French Government
UK-France Strategic Biomedical Alliance in Health and AI
University of Oxford, Université Paris Cité, Institut Pasteur, UK Diamond Light Source, French Synchrotron SOLEIL
The UK and France have forged a Strategic Biomedical Alliance in Health and AI to accelerate scientific discovery and AI adoption. This partnership involves leading academic and research institutions from both countries, focusing on infectious diseases and pioneering improvements in women’s health. The alliance will integrate AI and data into research and facilitate mutual access to advanced imaging infrastructure, such as the UK’s Diamond Light Source.
- Contract value
- New funding announced (specific value not disclosed)
- Scope
- Shared research expertise in health and AI, with a focus on infectious diseases and women’s health, including mutual access to national advanced imaging facilities
28 May 2026
AI Safety
Plans announced for new system
GCHQ
GCHQ Plans for AI Cyber Shield for Critical Infrastructure
Not disclosed
GCHQ has announced plans to develop a new cyber defence system, relying on agentic AI, to protect UK infrastructure and companies. The system is intended to be operational within five years. It will detect and alert to threats across critical national infrastructure, airlines, telecoms firms, and other major companies. GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler stated that the system will "hardwire cutting-edge agentic AI into machine-speed cyber defence."
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Within 5 years
- Scope
- Development and deployment of an agentic AI-powered cyber defence system for critical national infrastructure, airlines, telecoms firms, and major companies
25 May 2026
Cross-Govt
Memorandum of Understanding signed
UK AI Security Institute
UK and Australia Memorandum of Understanding on AI Security
Australian AI Safety Institute
The UK and Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation on AI security and safety. The agreement will see the UK AI Security Institute and the Australian AI Safety Institute work together to track developments in frontier AI, research emerging risks, and develop international best practice for testing and evaluating AI systems. The partnership will also facilitate staff exchanges between the two institutes.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing
- Scope
- Information sharing on frontier AI capabilities, collaboration on AI evaluation best practices, shared research findings, staff exchanges
25 May 2026
Health
Live
Over 20 NHS Trusts
NHS Trusts Contract with xWave for AI Diagnostic Decision-Making Platform
xWave Technologies
Irish AI healthtech company xWave Technologies has secured contracts with over 20 NHS Trusts in the UK for its AI-driven diagnostic decision-making platform. The platform supports the diagnostic pathway by helping clinicians refer patients for the best test first, reducing administrative burden on radiology teams, and enabling clinical audit at scale. xWave is planning to accelerate the rollout of its platform across the NHS.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI-driven diagnostic decision-making platform for radiology, pathology, and other specialities
23 May 2026
Health
Pilot
A few NHS trusts
NHS Pilots Conversational AI Agents for Cancer Screening via WhatsApp
Not disclosed
A few NHS trusts have started piloting conversational AI agents that communicate with patients over WhatsApp, SMS, or iMessage to reduce missed cancer screening appointments. Early pilot results show noticeable improvements compared to traditional reminder systems, particularly for patient cohorts that have historically been harder to reach. The AI is designed to reach people on their preferred communication channels and provide clear communication.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Conversational AI agents for cancer screening appointment reminders and patient engagement
21 May 2026
Cross-Govt
Exploratory Initiatives
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
Defra AI Pilots for Policy Drafting and Legislative Comparison
Not disclosed
Defra has confirmed it is running ’exploratory initiatives’ using AI to assist officials in drafting policy and legislation. These pilots include platforms that support statutory guidance and comparative analysis between UK and partner jurisdictions. The tools are designed to check and critique drafts, rather than replacing human drafters, ensuring human accountability for outputs.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI assistance for policy and legislative drafting, statutory guidance, and cross-jurisdictional comparison
20 May 2026
Policing
Live Deployment
National Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public Protection (NCVPP)
NCVPP ’Ask Em’ AI Agent for Frontline Policing Guidance
Salesforce
An AI agent named ’Ask Em’, built by Salesforce on its Agentforce platform, has gone live for the National Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public Protection (NCVPP). The tool provides frontline police officers across all 43 forces in England and Wales with consistent, empathetic guidance on violence against women and online harms. It aims to offer procedural answers and appropriate language for interacting with victims.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Real-time AI guidance for frontline police officers on violence against women and online harms
20 May 2026
Health
Live
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS)
NHS Shared Business Services and Salesforce AI Platform for Finance and Procurement (SBS One)
Salesforce
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and Salesforce have launched SBS One, a new AI-powered digital platform to modernise finance and procurement support services across the NHS. The platform provides a single digital help centre for NHS staff and suppliers, handling invoice and procurement queries through automation, self-service tools, and AI agents. The AI assistant, named ’Agent Murphy’, responds to natural language queries and handles routine requests without human intervention.
- Contract value
- Multi-million pound investment (part of wider unified finance and procurement service investment)
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Modernising finance and procurement support services, handling invoice and procurement queries, workflow automation, and customer support via AI agents.
19 May 2026
Defence
Contracts Awarded
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence ’Defence Unicorn’ Innovation Contracts
Thirteen British businesses (not disclosed individually)
Thirteen British businesses have been awarded contracts worth up to £4 million each by the Ministry of Defence. These contracts are part of a new scheme to back ’defence unicorns’ and drive innovation within the UK Armed Forces. The awarded contracts cover areas such as quantum sensing, autonomous systems, secure communications, space manufacturing, and synthetic training.
- Contract value
- Up to £4 million per contract
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Development of cutting-edge technology for the UK Armed Forces, including quantum sensing, autonomous systems, secure communications, space manufacturing, and synthetic training
19 May 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Ofgem
Ofgem Executive Data and AI Strategy Programme
Cynozure Group
Ofgem awarded a contract to Cynozure Group for an Executive Data & AI Strategy Programme. This initiative aims to equip Ofgem with strategic insight and organisational influence to lead confidently in a data and AI-driven future. The programme is designed to champion data and AI as strategic enablers, shape high-impact initiatives, build organisational confidence in AI adoption, and drive transformation with measurable results.
- Contract value
- £144,000
- Term
- Awarded 19 May 2026, end date 31 Aug 2026
- Scope
- Development of an Executive Data & AI Strategy Programme to equip Ofgem with strategic insight and influence.
14 May 2026
Local Govt
Seeking Delivery Partner
Warwickshire Council
Warwickshire Council Seeks AI Delivery Partner
Not disclosed (seeking partner)
Warwickshire Council is seeking an AI delivery partner for a contract worth up to £2.4 million. This procurement initiative indicates the council’s intent to implement AI technology within its operations.
- Contract value
- Up to £2.4 million
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI delivery partnership for council operations
14 May 2026
Tax
Live
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
HMRC £175m Contract with Quantexa for AI-driven Data Modernisation and Fraud Detection
Quantexa
HMRC has awarded a £175 million, ten-year contract to London-based AI company Quantexa to modernise its data infrastructure and deploy artificial intelligence. The agreement aims to detect tax fraud, fix errors, and help close the UK’s tax gap. This contract is one of the largest AI deals in UK public sector history and represents a deliberate shift towards supporting British AI companies.
- Contract value
- £175 million
- Term
- 10 years
- Scope
- AI-driven data modernisation, fraud detection, error correction, sovereign AI deployment at national scale
14 May 2026
Justice
Pilot
Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)
Ministry of Justice Pilots In-house AI Tool for Court Hearing Transcriptions
Justice Transcribe (in-house tool)
The UK Ministry of Justice and HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) have launched a study to test their in-house AI transcription tool, ’Justice Transcribe’. The pilot aims to assess whether the tool can accurately transcribe court hearings at a lower cost before any wider rollout. This initiative seeks to boost transparency and access to justice.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Pilot
- Scope
- Testing AI transcription of court hearings, comparing against human transcribers
14 May 2026
Cross-Govt
Live Service
UK Government (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
GOV.UK Chat AI Tool Launches in GOV.UK App
GOV.UK Chat (government-built)
The UK government has launched ’GOV.UK Chat’, a new AI tool integrated into the GOV.UK app. This comprehensive government-built chatbot allows people to ask questions in plain language and receive instant, clear, and reliable answers drawn from official government information. The aim is to make government services faster to access, reducing the need for helpline calls and extensive website searches.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Live service
- Scope
- Providing AI-powered chatbot assistance for citizens to navigate government services and information
14 May 2026
Tax
Live
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
HMRC Contract with Quantexa for AI-driven Data Modernisation
Quantexa
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) awarded a £175 million, ten-year contract to Quantexa to implement artificial intelligence across the department. The agreement aims to modernise HMRC’s data foundation, enabling "sovereign, governed AI at national scale" to drive efficiency, protect public funds, and improve customer experience. This deployment is described as one of the public sector’s largest ’decision intelligence’ initiatives.
- Contract value
- £175 million
- Term
- 10 years
- Scope
- Rollout of AI for data modernisation, efficiency, fraud detection, and customer experience enhancement across HMRC.
13 May 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
HMRC Rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is implementing Microsoft 365 Copilot for an initial 28,000 colleagues, with plans for expansion to 50,000 staff. This initiative is a component of a multi-year transformation programme aimed at creating a more streamlined, efficient, and fully digital tax and customs system. The rollout leverages generative AI and cloud platforms to automate operations and improve internal processes and external interactions.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Multi-year programme
- Scope
- Automating operations, streamlining interactions, and improving efficiency within HMRC by providing AI-powered assistance to staff. Initial rollout to 28,000 colleagues, scaling to 50,000.
12 May 2026
Policing
Pilot
Metropolitan Police Service
Metropolitan Police AI-Powered Surveillance Trial in London’s West End
Not disclosed
The Metropolitan Police has launched a 12-month trial of AI-powered surveillance cameras across London’s West End. The system uses real-time facial recognition and behaviour analysis to identify potential threats. This trial is part of the government’s 2026 ’Safe City’ initiative and is funded by a £5 million grant from the Home Office.
- Contract value
- £5 million (Home Office grant)
- Term
- 12 months (trial)
- Scope
- Real-time facial recognition and behaviour analysis surveillance in London’s West End.
12 May 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government (Sovereign AI Fund)
Sovereign AI Fund Investment in Isomorphic Labs for Drug Design
Isomorphic Labs
Isomorphic Labs, a London-headquartered company utilising AI for drug design and development, has received investment from the UK Government’s Sovereign AI Fund. This investment is part of a broader fundraise announced by Isomorphic Labs, enabling the company to scale its efforts in tackling serious diseases. The Sovereign AI Fund is designed to support promising early and growth-stage UK AI companies.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Investment to support AI-driven drug discovery and development.
12 May 2026
Cross-Govt
MoU
UK Government (Department for Business and Trade)
UK Government and Wayve Memorandum of Understanding for Self-Driving Vehicle Technology Collaboration
Wayve
The UK Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wayve, a company specialising in AI for autonomous driving. This partnership aims to enhance collaboration on next-generation self-driving technologies and support Wayve’s growth within the UK. The agreement focuses on shared research interests, the responsible deployment of automated vehicles, and strengthening the UK’s leadership in AI-enabled mobility.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Collaboration on next-generation self-driving technologies, including safety assurance, large-scale simulation, and integration into production-ready vehicle platforms, to support national rollout and inform future regulations and standards.
11 May 2026 (tender published), 12 May 2027 (framework start)
Health
Live Framework Agreement
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS)
NHS Shared Business Services Launches £900m Healthcare AI Solutions Framework
Multiple (framework agreement)
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has launched a £900 million open framework agreement to facilitate the procurement of AI across the NHS and wider public sector. The framework, which runs from May 2027 to May 2035, covers various AI applications including diagnostics, predictive analytics, robotics, operational efficiency, and consultancy services. It aims to provide an efficient and legally compliant route for NHS organisations to acquire AI technologies.
- Contract value
- £900m
- Term
- 12 May 2027 to 11 May 2035
- Scope
- Procurement of AI technologies for diagnostics, predictive analytics, robotics, operational efficiency, and consultancy services for NHS and wider public sector.
11 May 2026
Local Govt
Live System
London Borough of Newham
London Borough of Newham AI for Temporary Accommodation Allocations
Not disclosed (internal/UEL partnership implied)
The London Borough of Newham is actively employing artificial intelligence to manage and optimise temporary accommodation allocations within the council. This initiative is part of the council’s broader exploration and deployment of AI solutions. The specific supplier for this allocation system is not explicitly named, but the council partners with the University of East London (UEL) for AI development.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Using AI to solve temporary accommodation allocation challenges.
11 May 2026
Local Govt
Live Internal Tool
London Borough of Newham
London Borough of Newham In-house AI Procurement Tool (Agent Ali)
In-house developed
The London Borough of Newham has developed an in-house AI-powered procurement tool named ’Agent Ali’. This tool is designed to assist council staff by providing procurement information. Its development is part of the council’s efforts to enhance internal efficiency through AI.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed (in-house)
- Term
- Ongoing
- Scope
- Assisting council staff with procurement information.
11 May 2026
Local Govt
Live System
London Borough of Newham
London Borough of Newham Real-time AI Translation Tool
Not disclosed (internal/partner implied)
The London Borough of Newham has debuted a new AI-powered real-time translation tool. This tool can translate into 92 languages, enabling council staff to communicate more effectively with residents via a headset and improve access to services. It represents the council’s second major AI solution.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing
- Scope
- Real-time translation for council-resident communication in 92 languages.
11 May 2026
Cross-Govt
Partnership
London Borough of Newham
UK Centre for AI in the Public Sector (Newham & UEL Partnership)
University of East London (UEL)
The London Borough of Newham has partnered with the University of East London (UEL) to establish the UK Centre for AI in the Public Sector. This collaboration aims to develop AI solutions, address challenges like funding and skills, and educate the public on AI’s applications in public service delivery.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Developing AI solutions for the public sector, addressing skills gaps, and public education on AI.
10 May 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Public Sector (Not Disclosed)
UK Public Sector Organisation-Wide AI, Data & Analytics Training Licence
DataCamp
A contract has been awarded for an organisation-wide licence to DataCamp, an online learning platform. The platform provides self-guided and instructor-led training in data, analytics, and artificial intelligence. The service offers a structured curriculum covering data literacy, coding, data visualisation, business intelligence, and emerging AI tools. This contract aims to support the development of analytical skills for staff across the public sector.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Online learning platform for data, analytics, and artificial intelligence training
8 May 2026
Tax
Live
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
HMRC Contract with Iron Mountain for AI-assisted Paper Record Digitisation
Iron Mountain
HMRC awarded a £14 million, five-year contract to the American company Iron Mountain for the digitisation of all paper tax records held by the department. The contract, referenced CW107198, involves a structured data transformation programme to convert physical paper holdings into machine-readable digital data. This process is expected to take five years.
- Contract value
- £14 million
- Term
- 5 years
- Scope
- Delivery of record management digitisation projects to reduce physical paper holdings and transform them into machine-readable digital data.
May 2026
Local Govt
Live
Islington Council
Islington Council AI-enabled Enterprise Platform for Financial Management
TechnologyOne
Islington Council is modernising its financial management and operations through the adoption of an AI-enabled enterprise platform. The initiative aims to improve productivity for staff and deliver better value for residents. This approach reflects a broader shift in the local government sector, embedding AI into core systems for more informed decision-making and efficient daily operations.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Modernisation of financial management and operations through an AI-enabled enterprise platform
May 2026
Local Govt
Live
Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucestershire County Council AI Chat Assistant for Social Care
Not disclosed
Gloucestershire County Council has awarded a contract for an AI-powered chat assistant. This tool is designed to help people navigate, access, and converse with social care information, advice, guidance, and processes. The chat assistant will be accessible through various communication channels, including web, SMS, WhatsApp, and app. The contract is for an initial term of two years, with an option to extend for an additional year.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- 2 years with 1-year extension option
- Scope
- AI chat assistant for social care information and guidance
May 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Smithfield Market
Smithfield Market Smart Building Platform with AI for Energy Optimisation
Not disclosed
A contract has been awarded for the deployment of a cloud-based smart building platform at the Smithfield Market site. This platform leverages data analytics and artificial intelligence to translate building data into insights, assisting with energy optimisation. It also serves as a primary tool for achieving the museum’s Net Zero goals and key business objectives.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI-powered smart building platform for energy optimisation and Net Zero
May 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Defra Digital Transformation Contract with Kainos Incorporating AI Capabilities
Kainos
Defra has awarded a contract worth up to £150 million to Kainos to support digital delivery and modernise legacy technology. The agreement includes incorporating AI-enabled capabilities throughout the software development lifecycle for critical systems in areas such as biosecurity, flood management, environmental regulation, and wildlife protection. The contract is expected to run for an initial four years, with an option to extend for a further year.
- Contract value
- £150 million
- Term
- 4 years (initial, with 1-year extension option)
- Scope
- Application development, support, and maintenance services for critical systems, incorporating AI-enabled capabilities across various Defra functions
May 2026
Immigration
Contract Awarded (Pilot Planned)
Home Office
Home Office Contracts Akhter Computers Ltd for AI Facial Age Estimation of Asylum Seekers
Akhter Computers Ltd
The Home Office has awarded a three-year contract to Harlow-based Akhter Computers Ltd to develop and test an AI facial-recognition tool. This technology aims to estimate the ages of asylum seekers at the border, with the goal of identifying adults attempting to falsely claim minor status. Initial testing has shown promising performance and accuracy, and a live trial is scheduled for Dover next year, with a wider rollout anticipated by mid-2027.
- Contract value
- £322,000
- Term
- Three years
- Scope
- Development and testing of an AI facial age-estimation tool for asylum seekers, for use in disputed age cases
May 2026
Welfare
Pilot
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
DWP Casework Assistant Service Development with NTT DATA
NTT DATA
A proposal for a DWP casework assistant service, designed to help staff make faster and more accurate benefits decisions, won the 2026 Civil Service AI & Data Challenge. The initiative will receive £50,000 in technical support from NTT DATA to develop the concept further. This aims to reduce waiting times and ensure claimants receive entitled benefits more quickly.
- Contract value
- £50,000 (technical support)
- Scope
- Development of AI-powered casework assistant
May 2026
Policing
Blocked
Metropolitan Police
Metropolitan Police Proposed AI Contract with Palantir for Criminal Intelligence Analysis (Blocked)
Palantir
London Mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a proposed £50 million AI contract between the Metropolitan Police and Palantir. The contract aimed for the Met to use Palantir’s software to automate elements of criminal intelligence analysis to speed up investigations and manage financial pressures. The Mayor cited a ’clear and serious breach’ of procurement rules and public trust concerns for the decision.
- Contract value
- £50 million (proposed)
- Scope
- Automate criminal intelligence analysis
May 2026
Health
Intention to Award
The Authority (UK Health Public Body)
Digital MSK Physiotherapy AI Service Procurement
Not disclosed
A UK public health authority has published an intention to award notice for an MSK Physiotherapy AI Service. The service requires a UK-based digital physiotherapy service where advanced artificial intelligence is the primary driver of care delivery, ensuring safe, consistent, and cost-effective services. The notice identifier is 2026/S 000-031171.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Provision of UK-based digital physiotherapy service with AI as primary driver of care delivery
May 2026
Cross-Govt
Procurement Agreement
UK Government (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
UK Sovereign AI Unit Competitive Scheme for AI Capability Contracts
Not disclosed (competitive scheme)
The UK government has announced a competitive scheme through its Sovereign AI Unit for companies to apply for contracts. These contracts aim to develop sovereign AI capabilities and address public-interest challenges. Individual projects can be valued up to £5 million, with an overall scheme value of £96 million, running from an estimated July 2026 to March 2030.
- Contract value
- Up to £96 million total; up to £5 million per project
- Term
- 12 to 24 months per project, overall scheme July 2026 to March 2030
- Scope
- Development of sovereign AI capabilities and solutions for public-interest challenges
May 2026
Welfare
Pilot
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
DWP Casework Compliance Assistant Development Contract
NTT DATA
An idea for an AI-powered casework compliance assistant, proposed by a DWP civil servant, won the 2026 Civil Service AI & Data Challenge. NTT DATA has been contracted to develop this tool, receiving £50,000 for the digital product development. The assistant aims to enhance the speed and efficiency of benefits caseworkers in analysing and processing claims.
- Contract value
- £50,000
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Development of an AI casework compliance assistant for benefits claims processing
May 2026
Cross-Govt
Funding Agreement
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
DSIT Cyber Resilience Fund for AI-related Risks
Businesses, SMEs, and NHS suppliers (beneficiaries of the fund)
The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has launched a £90 million cyber resilience fund. This fund is allocated to support various businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and NHS suppliers, in strengthening their defences against cyber threats that are exacerbated by artificial intelligence.
- Contract value
- £90 million
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Supporting cyber resilience among businesses, SMEs, and NHS suppliers against AI-related cyber threats
May 2026
Cross-Govt
Pilot
UK Government (via Department for Transport) and local transport authorities
UK National Self-Driving Taxi and Bus Pilot Scheme
UK operators (not disclosed)
A national pilot scheme for self-driving taxis and buses has commenced in the UK, open to interested operators. The initiative aims to provide passengers with firsthand experience of autonomous travel and to improve independent mobility for disabled people and older adults. Local transport authorities will play a role in consenting to these services to ensure alignment with local priorities.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Piloting self-driving taxi and bus services with UK operators
May 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) CustomerFirst unit
DSIT CustomerFirst Unit Deploys AI Tools ’Connect’ and ’Scout’
Not disclosed
The newly formed CustomerFirst unit within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is deploying new AI tools named ’Connect’ and ’Scout’. These tools are intended to speed up energy connections and major infrastructure projects. The initiative aims to replace slow, paper-based bureaucracy with modern, efficient services and eliminate ’analogue loops’ in public services.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Accelerate energy connections and major infrastructure projects, replace bureaucratic processes with AI-driven efficiencies
May 2026
Cross-Govt
Competitive Scheme Announced
UK Government (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology - DSIT)
UK Government Competitive Scheme for Sovereign AI Capability Contracts
Not disclosed (competitive scheme for British AI companies)
The UK government announced a competitive scheme for British AI companies to win contracts to develop sovereign AI capabilities and address public-interest challenges. These contracts are expected to be worth up to £5 million per project, with a total value of £96 million. The contracts are projected to run from July 2026 to March 2030, and selected companies will retain ownership of intellectual property while the government expects usage rights.
- Contract value
- Up to £96 million total, £5 million per project
- Term
- July 2026 to March 2030 (12-24 months per project)
- Scope
- Development of sovereign AI capabilities and solutions for public-interest challenges
May 2026
Policing
Live
Metropolitan Police Service
Metropolitan Police Service Internal AI Monitoring of Officers
Not disclosed
The Metropolitan Police Service has been revealed to be using covert AI-powered technology to monitor its officers’ movements, communications, and data access. This internal deployment has led to approximately 600 cases being highlighted, with 100 officers reportedly under investigation for gross misconduct. The Police Federation of England and Wales has condemned this use of AI, calling it an ’outrageous and unforgivable invasion of privacy’.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing
- Scope
- Monitoring officers’ movements, communications, and data access for misconduct detection
1 May 2026
Health
Live Contract
NHS England
NHS England Contract with IBM for NHS App Strategic Delivery
IBM
NHS England has awarded a contract worth up to £160 million to IBM, appointing them as a strategic delivery partner for the future development of the NHS App. The contract aims to develop secure, reliable, and user-centred pathways and services at scale for the app. This agreement follows a competitive procurement process.
- Contract value
- Up to £160 million
- Term
- May 2026 to March 2028
- Scope
- Strategic delivery partner for the NHS App, focusing on secure, reliable, and user-centred pathways and services at scale.
May 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Sovereign AI Unit (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
Sovereign AI Unit Investment in Ineffable Intelligence
Ineffable Intelligence
The UK’s Sovereign AI Unit, launched in April 2026 with a potential backing of up to £500 million, has invested in Ineffable Intelligence. This funding was part of Ineffable Intelligence’s $1.1 billion seed round, with the aim of supporting UK AI companies and strengthening the nation’s AI capabilities in critical areas.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed (part of $1.1 billion seed round)
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Investment in a UK AI company for AI sector development
October 2025 - April 2026 (pilot), 27 April 2026 (reported)
Health
Pilot (completed)
Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust AI Pilot for Patient Complaint Handling
Microsoft Copilot (system used)
Barts Health NHS Trust conducted a six-month AI pilot at Newham Hospital to handle patient complaints, using AI tools from the Microsoft Copilot system. The project, which ran from October 2025 to April 2026, resulted in increased efficiency, including a significant reduction in the time spent drafting response letters and fewer cases needing to be reopened. All AI-generated responses were reviewed and approved by staff.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- 6 months (pilot duration)
- Scope
- Use of Microsoft Copilot AI for drafting responses to patient complaints at Newham Hospital within Barts Health NHS Trust.
17 April 2026
Education
Call for Collaboration / Development Pilot
UK Government (Department for Education)
Department for Education Seeks Collaborators for AI Tutoring Tools
EdTech and AI companies (up to 8 chosen for Pioneer Group)
The UK government is seeking EdTech and AI companies to collaborate on creating AI tutoring tools for schools, aiming to support students from underrepresented backgrounds. Up to eight companies will be selected for a ’Pioneer Group’, each receiving £300,000 for the design and testing phases. The goal is to reach up to 450,000 pupils by the end of 2026.
- Contract value
- £300,000 per company (for design and testing)
- Term
- Pilot/Development
- Scope
- Design and test AI tutoring tools for students from underrepresented backgrounds, aligned with national curriculum
13 April 2026
Local Govt
Pilot
Leeds City Council
Leeds City Council and Xylo Core AI Pilot for Planning Application Processing
Xylo
Leeds City Council and Xylo have piloted Xylo Core, an AI-enabled tool designed to assist planning officers in validating and processing planning applications. The tool helps officers check documents, identify relevant planning history and policies, and draft report sections for review. This initiative aims to enable officers to focus more on professional judgment rather than administrative tasks.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI-assisted validation and processing of planning applications
April 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Department for Transport (DfT)
Department for Transport Partners with Google Cloud and Alan Turing Institute for AI Consultation Analysis Tool
Google Cloud, Alan Turing Institute
The Department for Transport has rolled out a suite of AI tools, including the Consultation Analysis Tool (CAT), developed in partnership with Google Cloud and the Alan Turing Institute. This system uses Google’s Vertex AI platform and Gemini models to analyse public consultation responses, reducing processing times from months to hours. The tool has demonstrated accuracy rates of up to 90% and is expected to deliver annual savings of up to £4 million.
- Contract value
- Expected annual savings of up to £4 million
- Scope
- Analysis of public consultation responses, development of a Connectivity Tool for urban planning, and an AI Correspondence Drafter
April 2026
Health
Live
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Implements CareFlow EPR Ambient AI Outpatient Module
System C
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has become the first NHS organisation to sign a contract to implement System C’s CareFlow EPR Ambient AI Outpatient module. The solution supports clinicians by reducing administrative burden and streamlining documentation during routine outpatient workflows. The module is currently available for use.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Reduce administrative burden and streamline documentation in outpatient workflows using ambient AI
April 2026 (implementation began)
Health
Live Implementation
NHS England
NHS England Implements AI-Assisted Triage for Unified Access Model via NHS App
Not disclosed (AI-assisted triage system)
NHS England has commenced the implementation of an AI-assisted triage system as part of a new unified access model for healthcare, delivered primarily through the NHS App. Starting in April 2026, this initiative aims to guide patients to appropriate care settings or self-care options, thereby reducing administrative burden on clinicians and improving overall service efficiency.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing from April 2026
- Scope
- Implementation of AI-assisted triage for a unified patient access model via the NHS App, guiding patients to appropriate care or self-care.
April 2026
Cross-Govt
Live contract
Development Bank of Wales (DBW)
AI Adoption and Readiness Programme for Development Bank of Wales
Not disclosed
The Development Bank of Wales (DBW) has entered into a contract to support its AI adoption and readiness programme. This initiative aims to embed artificial intelligence into daily operations, enhance productivity, and drive innovation within the organisation. Key components include building foundational AI skills across all colleagues to ensure understanding and safe, effective use of Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot, alongside developing a longer-term AI adoption strategy.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI adoption, foundational AI skills training (including Microsoft Copilot), and long-term AI strategy development
April 2026 or earlier
Cross-Govt
Live
Sovereign AI Fund (UK Government)
Sovereign AI Fund Investment in Callosum for AI Infrastructure
Callosum
The UK government’s Sovereign AI Fund has made a direct investment in Callosum, a company focused on building future AI infrastructure. This investment represents a tangible step in the government’s strategy to enhance national AI capabilities and support domestic AI companies.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Investment in building AI infrastructure
April 2026
Cross-Govt
Live (investment fund)
UK Government (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
Sovereign AI Fund
UK AI start-ups and companies
The UK Government announced an investment of up to £500 million in a new Sovereign AI Fund in April 2026. This fund, delivered by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, aims to invest in and support UK AI companies to foster world-leading capabilities in critical parts of the AI value chain.
- Contract value
- Up to £500 million
- Scope
- Investment and support for UK AI start-ups and companies to develop world-leading AI capabilities
April 2026
Local Govt
Pilot
UK Public Sector Body (via CCS DPS RM6200)
AI Chatbot Pilot for Social Care Advice
Not disclosed
A procurement was concluded in April 2026 under the CCS DPS RM6200 Artificial Intelligence framework to design, prototype, and evaluate an AI-chatbot experience. This pilot focuses on a single advice topic, aiming to generate evidence of its impact on helping people engage with and navigate social care services compared to existing website experiences.
- Contract value
- Not Specified
- Scope
- Design, prototype, and evaluation of an AI-chatbot for social care advice
April 2026
Health
Scaled Pilots
London NHS Trusts
NHS AI Agent Pilots (London Trusts)
Not disclosed (multiple vendors implied)
The UK NHS has scaled AI agent pilots across London trusts in 2026. These deployments, involving AI chatbots or virtual assistants, aim to improve patient engagement and service navigation, with reported resolution and deflection rates exceeding 70% on tier-1 ticket types.
- Scope
- Deployment of AI agents (chatbots/virtual assistants) in London NHS trusts for patient interaction and service support
26 March 2026
Cross-Govt
Developed and in use
UK Government (Cabinet Office)
UK Government Development of AI Tools for Commercial Process Streamlining
Not disclosed (implied internal development)
The UK government has developed a new suite of AI tools aimed at streamlining commercial processes. This initiative is part of wider reforms to procurement, which also include prioritising contracts for British businesses in critical national security sectors like AI. The tools are intended to simplify contract terms and integrate business information into a central platform.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing
- Scope
- Streamlining commercial (procurement) processes within government, including simplifying contracts and centralising business information.
17 March 2026
Education
Live
Office for Students
Office for Students AI Project Delivery & Development Contract
Not disclosed
The Office for Students has awarded a contract for AI project delivery and development to transform internal processes using AI and automation. This initiative aims to leverage their existing Azure and Databricks data platform to improve process consistency and generate significant time savings. The contract also includes provisions for upskilling data colleagues within the organisation.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Development and exploitation of AI and automation on existing data platform, internal process transformation, and staff upskilling
16 March 2026 (Decision Due)
Local Govt
Recommendations Approved for Procurement
Slough Borough Council
Slough Council Procurement of Generative AI Products for Meetings and Case Notes
Not disclosed (Tender expected)
Slough Borough Council sought authority to procure one or more generative Artificial Intelligence products. These products are intended to support meeting transcription, summarisation, and the production of documents such as social care case notes and Education, Health and Care Plans. This procurement follows successful trials of such products by the council.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Generative AI products for meeting transcription, summarisation, social care case notes, and Education, Health and Care Plans
March 2026
Local Govt
Live
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Launches ’Local AI’ Initiative
Not disclosed
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has launched ’Local AI’, a new initiative designed to help councils adopt artificial intelligence safely and at scale. This dedicated team will work with councils to address real-world pressures and support the use of AI to improve public services. Initial work has explored AI applications for temporary accommodation and adult social care, including transcription and summarisation tools.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Building and scaling AI solutions across local government, strengthening foundations for safe AI use, improving data quality, and assisting councils with AI market navigation
Spring 2026
Cross-Govt
Fund Launched
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
DSIT AI Assurance Innovation Fund
Not disclosed
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) launched an £11 million AI Assurance Innovation Fund. The first round of applications is scheduled to open in Spring 2026. The fund aims to support innovative assurance solutions alongside cutting-edge AI technologies and build a domestic market for trusted assurance services.
- Contract value
- £11 million
- Scope
- Funding innovative AI assurance solutions
March 2026
Tax
Pilot
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
HMRC Pilot of AI-generated Training Videos
Synthesia
HM Revenue and Customs has entered into a £146,000 contract with London-based Synthesia for a 12-month pilot programme. This pilot focuses on using AI video generation tools to create content for internal communications and staff training within HMRC.
- Contract value
- £146,000
- Term
- 12 months
- Scope
- AI video generation for internal communications and staff training
March 2026
Defence
Contract Award
Ministry of Defence (MoD)
Ministry of Defence Asgard Programme for AI Targeting Systems
26 companies, including Anduril, Helsing, QinetiQ, Leonardo, Tekever, Oracle, BT, Faculty AI, Plextek, Deloitte
The Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts to more than two dozen companies under its Asgard programme to develop autonomous AI targeting systems for the UK’s armed forces. These four-year contracts, initially announced in October 2024, are part of a push to increase ’lethality’ through enhanced firepower, surveillance technology, autonomy, digital connectivity, and data. The contracts were awarded in mid-January 2026.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed (MoD states over £1 billion funding for Asgard programme)
- Term
- 4 years
- Scope
- Development of advanced digital decision-supporting capabilities and autonomous AI targeting systems for military use
March 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Financial Conduct Authority Contract with Palantir for AI-driven Financial Crime Detection
Palantir
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) entered into a deal with Palantir in March 2026 to utilise its AI and data analytics technology. This contract aims to enhance the FCA’s ability to detect financial wrongdoing, including money laundering and fraud, by analysing vast amounts of information it gathers. This expansion of Palantir’s work in the UK public sector focuses specifically on AI detection of financial crime.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Use of AI and data analytics to detect financial wrongdoing, including money laundering and fraud, within the financial services industry.
March 2026
Education
Live contract
Office for Students (OfS)
Office for Students AI and Automation for Internal Processes
Not disclosed
The Data team within the Office for Students (OfS) has secured a contract to integrate AI and automation into its internal processes. The objective is to leverage their existing Azure and Databricks data platform to achieve significant time savings and improve process consistency. The contract also includes deliverables related to the development and exploitation of the platform, as well as upskilling data colleagues.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI and automation implementation for internal processes, platform development, and staff upskilling
March 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Financial Conduct Authority Contract with Palantir for Data Analysis
Palantir
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has signed a contract with Palantir to deploy its AI and data analytics technology. This agreement aims to enhance the regulator’s ability to detect financial crime, including money laundering and fraud, by analysing extensive datasets. The FCA intends to use AI to identify risky firms and individuals.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI-enabled data analysis for financial crime detection and regulatory efficiency
March 2026
Health
Live
NHS England
NHS England Rollout of AI Tools and Large Language Models via Federated Data Platform
Palantir (for FDP) and other LLM providers (for local development)
NHS England is advancing its AI roadmap by rolling out new AI tools and enabling access to large language models (LLMs) across NHS trusts and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) through its Federated Data Platform (FDP). These deployments include assisted theatre scheduling, a Demand Centre for patient triage, and AI-assisted discharge summaries. These initiatives aim to optimise patient scheduling, transform triage processes, reduce clinician administrative burden, and boost discharge rates.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed (part of broader FDP investment)
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Deployment of AI for theatre scheduling, triage, discharge summaries, and LLM access for local development across NHS trusts and ICBs
25 February 2026
Welfare
Tender Posted
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
DWP Conversational AI and Natural Language Call Steering Solution Tender
Not disclosed (tender process)
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a tender for a conversational AI and natural language call steering solution valued at £19.5 million. The solution aims to help citizens access the correct services and support self-service by allowing callers to speak naturally. It will integrate with existing contact centres to improve inbound call handling.
- Contract value
- £19.5 million
- Term
- 6 July 2026 to 5 July 2030 (with potential for two 12-month extensions)
- Scope
- Conversational AI and natural language processing for call steering and self-service in DWP contact centres
July - November 2025 (pilot), 25 February 2026 (reported)
Health
Pilot (completed)
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH)
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Pilot of AI Scribing Technology
Not disclosed (four AVT solutions tested)
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust conducted a pilot of ambient voice technology (AI scribing) from July to November 2025. The pilot aimed to reduce the administrative burden on clinical staff by capturing clinician-patient conversations and generating transcriptions and clinical summaries. The trial found that 87% of users saved time on administrative tasks.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- July - November 2025 (pilot duration)
- Scope
- Testing of AI scribing technology to reduce clinical administrative burden at OUH.
17 February 2026 (contract start), 11 March 2026 (reported)
Local Govt
Live Development Contract
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (on behalf of Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government)
UK Government Contracts Google Cloud to Develop AI Planning Tool for MHCLG
Google Cloud
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), awarded Google Cloud a £6.9 million contract to develop an AI tool. This tool aims to significantly reduce planning application processing times by automating administrative and analytical processes, initially focusing on householder developments. The contract began on 17 February 2026 and will run until 17 May 2028, with a possible 12-month extension.
- Contract value
- £6.9 million
- Term
- 17 February 2026 to 17 May 2028 (with possible 12-month extension)
- Scope
- Development of an AI tool to speed up planning decisions, including policy research, compliance assessments, and decision reasoning for local planning authorities.
2 February 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Crown Commercial Service
Crown Commercial Service AI Dynamic Purchasing System
Multiple specialist suppliers
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has established an AI Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to facilitate public sector access to Artificial Intelligence expertise. This flexible agreement allows public sector bodies to procure AI services from a range of accredited specialist suppliers. CCS manages the DPS to ensure a diverse and high-quality pool of AI expertise is available across the public sector.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed (framework)
- Term
- Ongoing (dynamic system)
- Scope
- Procurement of AI services and expertise for the wider public sector
February 2026
Policing
Live
11 UK Police Forces (e.g., Bedfordshire Police, Eastern Region Special Operations Unit)
Palantir Nectar AI Investigation Tools for 11 UK Police Forces
Palantir
Palantir is providing its AI investigation tools, including the ’Nectar’ system, to 11 UK police forces. This technology assists detectives by reading and translating messages, creating association charts, and analysing digital evidence to identify criminal activity and leads. Bedfordshire Police successfully used the Nectar system in a complex fraud case.
- Scope
- AI-driven criminal intelligence analysis, digital evidence processing, translation, association charting
- System
- Nectar
February 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council Digital Skills Training (including AI)
School of Code Limited, Xyrius Training Limited
Birmingham City Council has awarded contracts for digital skills training to two suppliers, School of Code Limited and Xyrius Training Limited. The training covers various areas including Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Web Development, SEO, GDPR and Data Compliance, Digital Marketing, Social Media for Marketing, and Digital Support Vouchers. This initiative is designed for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Micro Businesses within Birmingham to enhance their digital capabilities.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed (overall award value £0)
- Term
- 1.8 months (01/02/2026 to 29/03/2026)
- Scope
- Provision of digital skills training, including Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Web Development, SEO, GDPR and Data Compliance, Digital Marketing, Social Media for Marketing, and Digital Support Vouchers for SMEs and Micro Businesses.
February 2026
AI Safety
Live
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), AI Security Institute (AISI), National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
DSIT, AI Security Institute, NCSC Joint Research Programme on Secure AI Infrastructure
Not disclosed (internal/collaborative research)
A joint research programme has been established between the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the AI Security Institute, and the National Cyber Security Centre. This programme aims to support the development of secure AI computing systems. The government launched a call for information to gather views on current capabilities and practical constraints in the development of secure AI computing systems.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Development of secure AI infrastructure to enable the development and deployment of advanced AI models.
February 2026
Education
Live
University of Kent
University of Kent Contract with OpenAI
OpenAI
The University of Kent became the first public sector body to directly award a contract to OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. This agreement, made in February 2026, signifies a growing adoption of prominent AI firms within the UK public sector supply chain, specifically within the education sector.
- Scope
- Direct contract for AI tools/platform from OpenAI for educational purposes (specifics not detailed)
February 2026
Cross-Govt
Pilot
DSIT and Government Digital Service
Anthropic GOV.UK assistant
Anthropic, PBC
A Memorandum of Understanding under which Anthropic engineers will work with Government Digital Service to build a Claude-powered AI assistant on GOV.UK. The first announced focus is supporting jobseekers entering or re-entering the workforce. Anthropic states that users will have control over what is remembered and an opt-out, with personal information handled in line with UK data protection law.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Form
- MoU + pilot
- First focus
- Jobseeker support
29 January 2026
Cross-Govt
Programme Launched
UK Government (DSIT)
UK Government AI Accelerator Tenders Programme
Various (for regional scale products)
The UK government has developed AI Accelerator Tenders as a mechanism to expedite procurement. This programme is designed to facilitate the rapid build-out of regional scale AI products within a six-month timeframe. It is part of the government’s strategy to accelerate AI adoption and innovation.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing (accelerated procurement framework)
- Scope
- Accelerating procurement and enabling the rapid development of regional scale AI products.
29 January 2026
Cross-Govt
Partnership
UK Government
UK Government and Meta Partnership for Sovereign AI Tools
Meta
The UK government announced a partnership with Meta and leading research institutions to develop sovereign artificial intelligence tools. These tools are intended to improve public services, transport infrastructure, national security, and defence systems. The initiative focuses on building open-source models and applications where the government retains control and ownership.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Next year (from January 2026)
- Scope
- Develop sovereign AI tools for public services, transport, national security, and defence
27 January 2026
Health
Pilot
NHS England (pilot at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust)
NHS Pilot of AI and Robotics for Lung Cancer Detection at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
Not disclosed (AI software and robotic camera technology)
NHS England has launched a pilot at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust utilising AI software and robotic technology to detect lung cancer earlier. The AI rapidly analyses lung scans to flag small lumps that are likely cancerous, while a robotic camera guides biopsy tools with enhanced precision through the airways. This initiative aims to improve early detection and reduce the need for more invasive tests.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Pilot (ongoing from January 2026)
- Scope
- Use of AI software for lung scan analysis and robotic camera for precise biopsies to detect lung cancer at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
26 January 2026
Cross-Govt
Pilot
UK Government (R&D Missions Accelerator Programme)
Creative Content Exchange (CCE) Pilot for Cultural and Creative Assets
Not disclosed
The UK government announced a pilot for establishing a Creative Content Exchange (CCE) as a trusted marketplace. This platform aims to facilitate the selling, buying, licensing, and permitted access to digitised cultural and creative assets and investment. The pilot is part of the government’s R&D Missions Accelerator Programme and includes 12 leading cultural institutions.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Pilot for a trusted marketplace for digital cultural and creative assets and investment.
January 2026
Health
Pilot
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
MHRA Airlock Phase 2 Regulatory Sandbox for Clinical AI Assistant Technologies
Not disclosed
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched Airlock phase 2, a regulatory sandbox. This phase addresses challenges arising from regulating AI as a medical device. It specifically includes clinical AI assistant technologies that help doctors with paperwork, notes, and provide medical advice or suggest diagnoses.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Regulatory sandbox for clinical AI assistant technologies as medical devices
2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government (via strategic partnership)
Google DeepMind Automated Materials Science Laboratory in UK
Google DeepMind
Google DeepMind is establishing its first automated laboratory in the UK in 2026, specifically for materials science research. This lab will be fully integrated with Gemini, aiming to accelerate scientific discovery. This initiative is part of a deeper collaboration with the UK government to advance AI in science and education, modernise public services, and enhance national security and resilience.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing as part of strategic partnership
- Scope
- Materials science research using an automated AI-integrated laboratory
January 2026 (announced), Spring 2026 (operational)
Education
Live
University of Cambridge (with UK government procurement)
University of Cambridge Supercomputer Capacity Increase
Not disclosed
The UK government confirmed in January 2026 that it will procure to increase the supercomputer capacity at the University of Cambridge sixfold by Spring 2026. This initiative is part of the government’s commitment to expand public sector compute capacity, building on existing infrastructure such as the DAWN supercomputer at Cambridge. This expansion supports advanced AI research and applications.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Sixfold increase in supercomputer capacity at the University of Cambridge for advanced AI research and applications.
January 2026
Cross-Govt
Live programme
UK Government (via Alan Turing Institute)
AI Fellows Programme for Government
Alan Turing Institute
A new cohort of AI fellows, funded with $1 million, has been embedded within the UK government through a programme with the Alan Turing Institute. These fellows will develop open-source AI tools intended for use across various public services. Their work will focus on use-cases such as analysing images and video for transport and infrastructure maintenance and developing AI systems capable of running offline for security and defence.
- Funding
- $1 million
- Term
- One year (initial cohort)
- Scope
- Develop open-source AI tools for public services, including transport/infrastructure and security/defence
January 2026 (announcement), scaling by May 2026 (regional trials)
Education
Pilot
Department for Education
Department for Education Trials of AI Tutoring Tools
Not disclosed (tenders to be launched)
The Department for Education announced trials of AI tutoring tools designed to narrow the attainment gap and alleviate teacher workload. Tenders and partnership efforts for co-creation and in-school trials were slated for launch by March 2026, with regional trials expected to scale by May 2026. These tools are intended to support up to 450,000 children receiving free school meals.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Development and in-school trials of AI-powered tutoring tools
January 2026
Policing
Live
Home Office
National Centre for AI in Policing (Police.AI)
Not disclosed (internal programme, with external partners)
The National Centre for AI in Policing, dubbed Police.AI, was established with £115 million in Home Office funding to centralise innovation, robustly test, and make approved AI tools available to all 43 police forces in England and Wales. The centre aims to accelerate the responsible adoption of AI in policing, freeing officers from administrative tasks and speeding up investigations. Police.AI will work with forces, public bodies, academia, and AI firms to develop and evaluate AI products.
- Contract value
- £115 million (Home Office funding)
- Scope
- Centralised development, testing, and deployment of AI tools across all 43 police forces in England and Wales
January 2026
Policing
Pilot
Two UK Police Forces
AI Video Search System Pilot (Police Forces)
Not disclosed
An AI search system designed to accelerate video analysis by 60 percent is currently being tested by two UK police forces. This technology aims to quickly identify suspects from extensive CCTV, mobile phone, and doorbell camera footage.
- Scope
- Speeding up video search for suspect identification from CCTV, mobile, and doorbell camera footage
January 2026
Policing
Pilot
College of Policing / UK Police
Predictive Policing for Identifying High-Risk Individuals
Not disclosed
The College of Policing is evaluating approximately 100 AI-related projects, including the use of predictive policing to identify high-risk individuals, such as the 1,000 most dangerous men posing a threat to women and girls in England and Wales. This application aims to proactively address crime patterns and prevent further victims.
- Scope
- Using predictive analytics to identify individuals at high risk of committing offenses, specifically targeting those who pose the highest risk to women and girls
January 2026 (scaled deployment)
Cross-Govt
Scaled Pilot / Live Service
Local Authorities (22 across the UK)
Minute AI-powered Scribe for Government Meetings
MHCLG’s Local AI programme
The Minute AI-powered scribe, an AI tool for summarising government meetings, has been scaled to support 1000 officials in 22 local authorities. This initiative, developed by MHCLG’s Local AI programme, is improving public sector productivity and is being developed as a live service for all local authorities.
- Scope
- AI-powered transcription and summarisation of government meetings to improve productivity
January 2026 (scaled deployment)
Health
Scaled Programme
NHS
AI Diagnostic Fund (NHS Chest X-rays)
Not disclosed (multiple AI providers likely)
Through the AI Diagnostic Fund, one-third of NHS chest X-rays, equating to 2.4 million scans, are now AI-assisted. This widespread deployment of AI in diagnostics aims to speed up diagnoses and improve patient care across the NHS.
- Scope
- AI assistance for chest X-ray analysis to accelerate diagnoses and improve care across the NHS
December 2025
Cross-Govt
Partnership
UK Government
UK Government and Google DeepMind Strategic Partnership
Google DeepMind
The UK government has established a new strategic partnership with Google DeepMind to foster scientific breakthroughs, advance cleaner energy initiatives, and improve public services through artificial intelligence. As part of this collaboration, Google DeepMind plans to open its first automated research laboratory in the UK in 2026 and expand its existing partnership with the UK’s AI Security Institute.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI research and development, automated research lab, AI Security Institute collaboration, public service enhancement
December 2025 (trialling)
Local Govt
Pilot
UK Government (AI Incubator team i.AI) with Council Planners
Extract AI Tool Pilot for Council Planners
Google DeepMind (Gemini)
The UK Government’s AI Incubator team (i.AI) is trialling ’Extract’, an AI tool powered by Google’s Gemini. This tool is designed to transform old planning documents into clear, digital data for council planners, significantly reducing the time required for conversion from hours to seconds.
- Scope
- Digitisation and processing of historical planning documents for council planners using AI
28 October 2025
Justice
Live
Crown Prosecution Service
Microsoft Enterprise Licensing + Copilot agreement
Microsoft Corporation
A three-year Microsoft Enterprise Licensing Agreement and Copilot contract, commenced 1 October 2025, valued at £19.6m. Provides Microsoft 365 Copilot licences across the CPS workforce alongside the underlying Microsoft enterprise software stack.
- Contract value
- £19.6m
- Term
- 3 years from 1 Oct 2025
- Scope
- CPS-wide
21 October 2025
Health
Trial
NHS Organisations (90 trusts across England, Scotland, Wales)
NHS Microsoft 365 Copilot Administrative Support Trial
Microsoft
A groundbreaking pilot of Microsoft 365 Copilot across 90 NHS organisations, involving over 30,000 NHS workers, demonstrated that AI-powered administrative support could save staff an average of 43 minutes per day. This trial, the largest of its kind globally in healthcare, showed potential savings of up to 400,000 hours of staff time per month across the NHS. The technology aims to free up staff to focus on frontline patient care.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed (potential millions in savings)
- Term
- Pilot
- Scope
- AI-powered administrative support using Microsoft 365 Copilot to reduce paperwork and free up staff time
October 2025 (first cohort), April 2026 (second cohort)
Cross-Govt
Pilot
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
FCA AI Live Testing Initiative for Financial Services
Multiple firms (not disclosed, technical partner Advai)
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a UK financial regulator, launched an AI Live Testing initiative to test artificial intelligence in a safe environment with major firms. The programme aims to understand the potential benefits and risks of AI in the UK financial sector. The first cohort of firms joined in October 2025, with a second cohort expected to launch in April 2026. This initiative is the first of its kind in the UK financial sector.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing
- Scope
- Testing of AI systems in UK financial markets to understand benefits and risks.
October 2025 (rollout); 2026
Tax
Live rollout
HM Revenue and Customs
Microsoft 365 Copilot rollout
Microsoft Corporation
Approximately 28,000 HMRC staff are being licensed to use Microsoft 365 Copilot, described in trade press as the largest single Copilot rollout in UK central government. Staff complete a 90-minute “Copilot essential” training course before being granted a licence. The rollout follows a Government Digital Service-led cross-government Copilot trial in late 2024 in which 20,000 civil servants in 12 organisations participated.
- Licence cost
- Not separately disclosed
- Seats
- ~28,000
- Pre-rollout training
- 90 minutes mandatory
04 September 2025
Welfare
Contract Award
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
DWP Contract with UiPath for Automation of Tasks
UiPath
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract to UiPath for the automation of front and back-end tasks. This agreement is worth nearly £10 million over a three-year period, aiming to streamline operations within the department.
- Contract value
- Nearly £10 million
- Term
- 3 years
- Scope
- Automation of front and back-end tasks within DWP using AI technology
September 2025
Cross-Govt
Pro-bono pilot with subsequent paid procurements
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
GOV.UK Agentic AI Companion Tender
Not disclosed (tender)
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has published the UK’s first National AI Tender for developing a GOV.UK Agentic AI Companion. This initiative aims to create a sophisticated agentic system, rather than a mere chatbot, to provide personalised, proactive guidance to citizens through major life events, starting with employment transitions. The primary partnership is a 12-month pro-bono pilot, with substantial paid opportunities expected to follow for specialist AI capabilities, integration services, and other areas.
- Contract value
- Primary tender pro-bono, subsequent paid opportunities expected
- Term
- 12-month pilot
- Scope
- Develop an AI companion for personalised, proactive guidance through government services, initially employment transitions
17 August 2025
Health
Pilot
Chelsea and Westminster NHS trust
NHS Pilot of AI Tool to Speed Up Hospital Discharges
Not disclosed (platform extracts information from medical records)
An AI tool designed to accelerate patient discharges is being trialled at Chelsea and Westminster NHS trust in London. The platform completes necessary discharge documents by extracting information from medical records, potentially saving hours of delays and freeing up beds. This initiative is hosted on the NHS Federated Data Platform.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Pilot
- Scope
- Automating the completion of patient discharge summaries to reduce delays
15 August 2025
Policing
Pilot
Home Office / UKRI
AI Crime Prevention Challenge: Interactive Crime Maps
Not disclosed
The UK government has committed an initial £4 million investment for experts to develop detailed interactive crime maps powered by AI. This initiative, part of the ’Concentrations of Crime Data Challenge’, aims to integrate data from police, councils, and social services to identify crime hotspots and prevent offenses. Prototypes are anticipated by April 2026, with the full system expected to be operational by 2030.
- Contract value
- £4 million (initial investment)
- Term
- Prototypes by April 2026, operational by 2030
- Scope
- Development of AI-powered interactive crime maps to prevent crime
1 August 2025
Health
Live Framework Agreement
NHS Supply Chain
NHS Supply Chain Digital Diagnostic Solutions Framework
Not disclosed (multiple suppliers via framework)
NHS Supply Chain launched a new framework agreement for Digital Diagnostic Solutions, which includes Diagnostic Artificial Intelligence (AI) and associated hardware. The framework commenced on August 1, 2025, and is set to run for 24 months, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. This initiative aims to provide NHS organisations with a procurement route for various digital diagnostic technologies, including those driven by AI.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed (framework agreement)
- Term
- 2 years with optional 2-year extension
- Scope
- Diagnostic Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Associated Hardware, Digital Pathology and Associated Hardware, Dose Monitoring, Endoscopy Departmental Information System, ICU Department Information System, Interoperability Sharing Solutions, Laboratory Information Management Systems, Maternity Department Information System, Multi-Disciplinary Team Software, Nuclear Image Management, Order Communication Systems, Radiology Information Systems, Radiology PACS
August 2025
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
LGC Group Contract for National Measurement System Research
LGC Group
The UK government awarded a significant contract to LGC Group, formerly the Laboratory of the Government Chemist, for research into a national measurement system. This deal, valued at £234 million, was identified as the single largest AI-related contract awarded by the government in 2025 up to July 15. The contract supports scientific services and research initiatives.
- Contract value
- £234 million
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Research into a national measurement system
August 2025 (prototypes by April 2026)
Policing
Pilot
Home Office
Home Office Real-time and Interactive Crime Map
Not disclosed
The Home Office announced plans for a real-time and interactive crime map of England and Wales, supported by £4 million in government investment. This AI-driven map will detect, track, and predict crimes such as theft, anti-social behaviour, knife crime, and violent crime, with initial prototypes expected by April 2026 and full operational status by 2030.
- Contract value
- £4 million (government investments)
- Term
- Rollout by 2030 (prototypes by April 2026)
- Scope
- Developing an interactive crime map using advanced AI to bring together data from police, councils, and social services to identify crime concentrations and predict crime occurrences
21 July 2025
Cross-Govt
MoU - voluntary, non-binding
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
UK-OpenAI strategic partnership
OpenAI Ltd
A Memorandum of Understanding signed by Technology Secretary Peter Kyle and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Covers public and private-sector adoption of OpenAI models (with stated focus areas including justice, defence and security, and education technology), AI infrastructure including possible OpenAI participation in AI Growth Zones, and an expanded partnership with the AI Security Institute on model evaluations. The MoU is voluntary and not legally binding; computing.co.uk reported in April 2026 that the UK had yet to trial OpenAI technology under the agreement.
- Contract value
- Not legally binding
- Form
- Memorandum of Understanding
- Signatories
- Peter Kyle · Sam Altman
July 2025
Cross-Govt
Partnership (Training Programme)
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and UK Government
UK Government and Google Partnership for AI Skills Training for Civil Servants
Google
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) entered into a strategic partnership with Google to launch a training programme. This initiative aims to upskill 100,000 civil servants across the public sector by 2030. The training focuses on improving their understanding and usage of emerging technologies, including AI and other digital services, to modernise the public sector.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- By 2030
- Scope
- Training 100,000 civil servants in AI and digital services
Between June and July 2025
Cross-Govt
Live
National Highways
National Highways Contract with Deloitte for Chief Data Office (AI Capability)
Deloitte
National Highways awarded a £35 million contract to Deloitte as part of its ’Chief Data Office’ initiatives. This contract explicitly includes provisions for growing new capabilities, specifically mentioning improvements in AI. The agreement aims to enhance data management and leverage artificial intelligence.
- Contract value
- £35 million
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Chief Data Office services, including AI capability development
Prior to July 2025
Education
Live
Department for Education
Department for Education Chatbot for National Careers Service
Inform Communications
The Department for Education developed a chatbot for its National Careers Service with the assistance of Inform Communications. This initiative utilises Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology to support career guidance. The contract for this service was valued at just under £1 million.
- Contract value
- Just under £1 million
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Development of an NLP-powered chatbot for the National Careers Service
Prior to July 2025
Policing
Live
Police & Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire
Police & Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire AI Contract for Evidence Analysis
CDS Support
The Police & Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire awarded a £20 million contract to CDS Support for the use of AI in examining evidence and providing analysis. This aims to enhance law enforcement capabilities through data analysis. The specific details of the AI tools or implementation phases are not disclosed.
- Contract value
- £20 million
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI-powered examination and analysis of evidence for policing
Prior to July 2025
Education
Live
University of Bristol
University of Bristol Contract with HPE for Isambard AI Supercomputer
HPE
The University of Bristol has awarded a £176 million contract to HPE to create ’Isambard AI,’ a supercomputer dedicated to AI safety research. This initiative aims to position the UK as a leader in AI research and development. The supercomputer is part of a broader government commitment to expand UK compute capacity.
- Contract value
- £176 million
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Creation of the Isambard AI supercomputer for AI safety research
July 2025 (Action Plan); September 2025 (HMCTS strategy)
Justice
Programme - multi-supplier
Ministry of Justice and HM Courts and Tribunals Service
AI Action Plan for Justice (J-AI listing assistant + transcription + case-management AI)
Multiple suppliers under MoJ AI procurement
The Ministry of Justice published its “AI Action Plan for Justice” in July 2025 and HMCTS published its AI strategy in September 2025. Headline initiatives include AI-powered transcription and summarisation for judges, an AI-assisted listing assistant called J-AI to help schedule and flag cases, and AI search/assistant capabilities within case-management systems. A dedicated MoJ “justice AI unit” was created. Programme costs are not consolidated in a single public figure; specific suppliers vary by sub-project.
- Programme cost
- Not consolidated
- Components
- J-AI, transcription, summarisation, case-management AI
- Governance
- Justice AI Unit
June 2025 (expanded January 2026)
Cross-Govt
Live Programme
UK Government (DSIT, DfE, DWP, NHS, LGA)
AI Skills Boost Programme
Accenture, Amazon, Barclays, BT, Cisco, Cognizant, Google, IBM, Intuit, Microsoft, Sage, SAS, Multiverse, Pax8 and TechUK (and others)
The UK government’s AI Skills Boost programme, launched in June 2025 and expanded in January 2026, provides over a million AI training courses to workers. This initiative, involving numerous industry and public sector partners, aims to upskill 10 million workers by 2030 in using AI tools for workplace efficiency.
- Scope
- Provision of free AI training courses to the UK workforce, including public sector employees, to enhance AI literacy and productivity
08 May 2025
Health
Pilot
NHS England (via UCL and KCL researchers)
NHS-backed Pilot of Foresight AI Model for Predicting Health Outcomes
UCL and KCL (researchers developing ’Foresight’)
An NHS-backed pilot is training an AI model called ’Foresight’ on de-identified data from 57 million people in England. Developed by researchers at University College London (UCL) and King’s College London (KCL), the model aims to forecast future health outcomes to support earlier interventions, improve care planning, and highlight health inequalities. The model is currently limited to COVID-19 research and is being tested in a secure NHS data environment.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Pilot
- Scope
- Training a generative AI model to predict future health outcomes using de-identified NHS data
May 2025 (established), April 2026 (update)
Cross-Govt
Live
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), Bank of England (BoE)
AI Consortium: Financial Services Public-Private Platform
Public-private collaboration
The AI Consortium is a public-private platform established by the UK financial regulators (FCA, BoE, PRA) in May 2025. It aims to gather input from stakeholders on the capabilities and development of Artificial Intelligence within the financial sector. The regulators confirmed in April 2026 that monitoring and engagement with industry on AI will continue through this platform.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing
- Scope
- Gathering industry input on AI capabilities and development in financial services.
April 2025 framework; January 2026 expansion
Policing
Live
Home Office, NPCC and BlueLight Commercial framework
Live Facial Recognition vans (national rollout)
NEC Software Solutions UK Ltd, Digital Barriers, Bedroq
A £20m framework, launched in April 2025, under which police forces in England and Wales acquire mobile Live Facial Recognition units. Ten vans were initially funded by the Home Office and the National Police Chiefs’ Council; in January 2026 the Home Office announced expansion of the technology to every regional police force, purchasing 40 additional vans. NEC Software Solutions supplies the NeoFace algorithm; the technology has been in operational use by the Metropolitan Police and South Wales Police for several years.
- Framework value
- £20m
- Vans (initial)
- 10, expanding to 40+
- Algorithm
- NEC NeoFace
2025 - 2026
AI Safety
Live programme
UK AI Security Institute (formerly AI Safety Institute)
Frontier AI evaluations and safety-research grant programmes
Multiple frontier AI labs and academic research institutions
The AI Security Institute (renamed from the AI Safety Institute in 2025) is the UK Government’s frontier-model evaluation body. AISI has tested over 30 state-of-the-art models since November 2023. In 2025 AISI launched or expanded three grant programmes: the Alignment Project (£15m), Systemic Safety Grants (£8m) and the Challenge Fund (£5m). AISI’s 2025 Frontier AI Trends Report records that frontier models can now complete hour-long software tasks at over 40% success, against under 5% in late 2023.
- Grant total (2025)
- £28m across three programmes
- Models tested
- 30+ since Nov 2023
- Successor body
- From Frontier AI Taskforce (Nov 2023)
1 November 2024
Cross-Govt
Framework Agreement
Crown Commercial Service (CCS)
Crown Commercial Service SPA24 Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft (including M365 Copilot)
Microsoft
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) signed SPA24, a five-year memorandum of understanding with Microsoft, on 1 November 2024. This agreement covers approximately £9 billion of public-sector spend and is the first central-government agreement to include Microsoft 365 Copilot. The specific pricing for Copilot under SPA24 has not been disclosed.
- Contract value
- Approximately £9 billion (overall public-sector spend covered)
- Term
- Five years
- Scope
- Central government framework agreement for Microsoft services, including Microsoft 365 Copilot for the public sector
Between August 2024 and July 2025
Cross-Govt
Contract
Office of the Information Commissioner (ICO)
Office of the Information Commissioner (ICO) Contract with Capgemini for AI-Related Services
Capgemini
The Office of the Information Commissioner (ICO) awarded a contract valued at over £4.8 million to Capgemini for AI-related services. This agreement was highlighted as a notable public sector AI procurement during the year leading up to August 2025.
- Contract value
- Over £4.8 million
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI-related services
In service through 2024-25
Welfare
Live - bias acknowledged
Department for Work and Pensions
Universal Credit Advances fraud-risk model and analytics programme
In-house ML model + Deloitte LLP (analytics consultancy)
DWP operates a machine-learning model that classifies UC Advances requests as high-risk or not for fraud purposes; high-risk cases are referred to a DWP employee for review. DWP issued 1.4 million UC Advances in 2024-25 with a total value of £0.8bn. The Department has acknowledged that the algorithm discriminates on grounds of ethnicity and age. Deloitte holds a £15m analytics contract with DWP. A wider commitment of £70m to advanced analytics ran April 2022 - March 2025.
- Deloitte contract
- £15m
- Wider analytics
- £70m, Apr 2022 - Mar 2025
- Bias status
- Acknowledged by DWP