10 June 2026
Policing
Pilot
PoliceAI (representing UK Police Forces)
PoliceAI Pilot for AI to Tackle Acquisitive Crime
Not disclosed
PoliceAI will use artificial intelligence to combat acquisitive crime, specifically focusing on tool and bike theft. The pilot aims to improve policing’s ability to return recovered stolen property to victims. This initiative is part of the broader PoliceAI agenda to free up officer time and enhance investigative capabilities.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Application of AI to identify and return stolen tools and bikes
July 2026
Cross-Govt
Pilot
UK Government (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council)
UK Government AI Upskilling Challenge Fund in Barnsley
Not disclosed
The UK Government has established an AI Upskilling Challenge Fund, allocating £800,000 for a pilot program in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The fund aims to provide training and support to workers to adapt to the impact of AI on the labor market. This initiative is framed as a blueprint to learn from for future national programs.
- Contract value
- £800,000
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI upskilling and workforce adaptation in Barnsley, South Yorkshire
10 July 2026
Cross-Govt
Framework Agreement
Natural Resources Wales
Natural Resources Wales Digital, Data and Technology Services Open Framework
Multiple suppliers
Natural Resources Wales has completed the procurement of a new Digital, Data and Technology Services Open Framework. The framework is valued at up to £60 million excluding VAT. It allows for the procurement of specialist capabilities including digital service design, software engineering, cloud infrastructure, data, and artificial intelligence.
- Contract value
- £60 million (excluding VAT)
- Scope
- Digital service design, software engineering, cloud infrastructure, data and AI, DevOps, systems integration, technical consultancy
Before September 2025
Health
Pilot
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
DHSC Mia Real World Testing Programme for AI Breast Cancer Detection
Kheiron Medical Technologies
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has partnered with Kheiron Medical Technologies to undertake the Mia Real World Testing programme. This initiative uses artificial intelligence to identify breast cancer in women that may have been missed by human doctors. The programme aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI to identify breast cancer in women
08 June 2026
Cross-Govt
National Pilot
UK Government (Department for Business and Trade)
National Pilot for AI Adoption in UK Manufacturing
Not disclosed (multiple businesses participating)
The UK government has announced plans for a national pilot to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across UK manufacturing. This initiative aims to boost productivity, economic growth, and worker safety. The pilot will help businesses use AI to predict equipment failures, improve quality control, and run systems more responsively.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI adoption in manufacturing for predictive maintenance, quality control, and responsive systems
2026
Cross-Govt
Interim Contract
UK Government (via National Measurement System programme)
LGC Group National Measurement System Phase 1 AI Contract
LGC Group
An interim contract has been awarded to the LGC Group to ensure continuity of National Measurement System (NMS) service delivery. The NMS labs support the digital economy by developing measurement techniques for emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. This Phase 1 contract is in place while Phase 2 contracts are finalised.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Continuity of National Measurement System services, including AI measurement techniques (ref. notice 062778-2026)
2026
Cross-Govt
Contracts in finalisation
UK Government (via National Measurement System programme)
LGC Group National Measurement System Phase 2 AI Contracts
LGC Group (implied, as lead NMS partner)
Phase 2 contracts for the National Measurement System (NMS) are in the process of being finalised. The NMS laboratories play a role in supporting the digital economy by developing measurement techniques for new technologies, including artificial intelligence. These contracts build upon an earlier interim Phase 1 agreement.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Development of National Measurement System, including AI measurement techniques (ref. notice 022587-2026)
First week of July 2026
Education
Contract Awards
Department for Education
Department for Education Awards Contracts for AI Tutoring Tools Pioneer Programme
Up to eight companies (not individually named)
The Department for Education published contract award notices for its AI Tutoring Tools Pioneer Programme during the first week of July. The procurement includes up to eight research and development contracts, with each worth up to £300,000 excluding VAT. These contracts are intended to develop evidence, technical standards, and early-stage prototypes for AI tutoring technologies.
- Contract value
- Up to £300,000 per contract (excluding VAT)
- Number of contracts
- Up to eight
- Scope
- Research and development of AI tutoring tools
09 June 2026
Policing
Live
Home Office
Home Office Procurement of 40 New Live Facial Recognition Units
Not disclosed
The Home Office announced funding for 40 new Live Facial Recognition (LFR) units. These units are intended to assist police in high crime hotspots and town centres. This procurement is part of a broader £141 million investment package for AI and automation in policing. The new units aim to enhance the existing national LFR capacity.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed (part of £141m investment)
- Scope
- Procurement and deployment of 40 new Live Facial Recognition units for police forces across England and Wales
27 January 2026
Local Govt
Pilot
Local Authorities (via AI Fellows programme with Alan Turing Institute)
AI Fellows Pilot: AI Models for Local Authority Transport and Infrastructure Maintenance
Not disclosed (open-source tools developed by fellows)
A new cohort of AI Fellows, part of a programme with the Alan Turing Institute, will develop open-source tools. One key use case for these tools is to help local authorities prioritise maintenance and repairs by analysing images and video related to transport and infrastructure. This initiative is part of wider efforts to apply AI in public service delivery.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed (part of wider programme funding)
- Scope
- Development and pilot of AI models to analyse images and video for transport and infrastructure maintenance prioritisation in local authorities
27 January 2026
Defence
Pilot
Government (via AI Fellows programme with Alan Turing Institute)
AI Fellows Pilot: Offline/Secure AI Systems Development for Security and Defence
Not disclosed (open-source tools developed by fellows)
As part of a new cohort of AI Fellows with the Alan Turing Institute, open-source AI tools are being developed for public services. A specific use case focuses on security and defence, involving the development of AI systems capable of running offline or within secure networks. This is aimed at enabling AI use in safety-critical and sensitive environments.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed (part of wider programme funding)
- Scope
- Development and pilot of AI systems for offline or secure network operation in security and defence applications
08 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Investment
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
DSIT £120 Million Investment in AI Hardware Innovation
Not disclosed (various UK companies, industry, academia)
The UK government, through the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), announced a new £120 million investment in AI hardware innovation. This investment is part of the UK AI Hardware Plan and aims to support British companies in developing and scaling AI hardware technologies. It seeks to connect early-stage innovation to deployment and procurement.
- Contract value
- £120 million
- Scope
- Investment in AI hardware innovation to develop, demonstrate, and scale UK-based AI hardware technologies
08 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Programme
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
DSIT £18 Million Hardware Security R&D Programme
Not disclosed (collaboration across government, industry, academia)
As part of the UK AI Hardware Plan, DSIT has launched a new £18 million Hardware Security R&D Programme. This programme aims to strengthen the secure deployment and scaling of AI hardware, including areas like memory security. It will support collaboration across government, industry, and academia to bridge the gap between research and commercial integration.
- Contract value
- £18 million
- Scope
- Research and development programme focused on strengthening secure deployment and scaling of AI hardware, including memory security
27 July 2026
Policing
Pilot
Suffolk Constabulary
Suffolk Constabulary AI Cameras for Traffic Offence Detection
Not disclosed
Suffolk Police has deployed new AI cameras to detect unlawful use of mobile handheld devices by drivers and non-compliance with seatbelt wearing. The technology is currently in use in other areas and has delivered significant behavioural change. This project aims to improve road safety and will be reviewed and evaluated after several weeks.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Several weeks (pilot phase)
- Scope
- Detection of mobile phone use and seatbelt non-compliance by drivers
27 January 2026
Cross-Govt
Live Programme
UK Government (via Alan Turing Institute)
New Cohort of AI Fellows in Government with Alan Turing Institute
Alan Turing Institute
A new cohort of AI fellows, supported by $1 million in funding, will work within government for the next year. The programme is delivered through the Alan Turing Institute and aims for fellows to develop open-source tools for public services. Their focus includes transport and infrastructure, using AI models for maintenance prioritisation, and security and defence, developing AI systems for secure environments.
- Contract value
- $1 million
- Term
- 1 year
- Scope
- Development of open-source AI tools for public services, focusing on transport, infrastructure, security, and defence use cases.
June 10 2026
Policing
Pilot
PoliceAI (National Centre for AI in Policing)
Police AI Pilot for Case File Preparation and Quality Checking
Not disclosed
As part of the launch of PoliceAI, a new national centre, a pilot project is underway to develop a tool for preparing and quality-checking case files of evidence. This initiative aims to save time, reduce officer workload, and support faster charging decisions. Pilots are expected to begin in 2026 with a national rollout planned for 2027.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Pilots begin 2026, national rollout 2027
- Scope
- Develops a tool for preparing and quality-checking case files of evidence
Prior to May 2025
Justice
Live (research project)
Responsible AI UK
Responsible AI UK Funding for PROBabLE Futures Project on AI in Criminal Justice
Northumbria University, University of Glasgow, University of Northampton, University of Leicester, University of Newcastle, University of Cambridge
Responsible AI UK awarded a £4.2 million Keystone Project grant to a consortium of universities for the PROBabLE Futures project. This four-year research initiative aims to map and analyze the adoption of artificial intelligence tools across the criminal justice system in England and Wales. The project identified 70 AI tools deployed, trialled, or under development, covering areas from contact-centre triage to digital forensics.
- Contract value
- £4.2 million
- Term
- Four years
- Scope
- Research and mapping of AI tools in the criminal justice system
October 2025
Justice
Live
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Justice Deployment of ChatGPT with UK Data Storage Option
OpenAI
The Ministry of Justice enabled civil servants to use ChatGPT, providing an option for UK-based data storage for customers. This deployment allows MoJ staff to utilize the AI tool for various tasks within the department. This move was noted in a report discussing the government’s broader AI engagements.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Internal use of ChatGPT by civil servants, with UK data storage option
June 08 2026
Cross-Govt
Live (partnership initiative)
UK Government (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
UK Government Partnership for AI Adoption with Businesses, Trade Unions, and Workers
Over 30 major companies (e.g., BT, Rolls Royce, Accenture, EDF), trade unions, and workers
The UK government launched a "first-of-its-kind partnership" on AI adoption, collaborating with over 30 major companies, trade unions, and workers. This initiative aims to boost AI adoption across the economy, equip workers with AI skills, and ensure their involvement in AI implementation. The partnership is supported by a new package of over £200 million.
- Contract value
- Backed by over £200 million
- Scope
- Boost AI adoption, equip workers with AI skills, involve workers in AI implementation
- Partners
- Over 30 major companies, trade unions, workers
24 July 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government (Office of the Prime Minister / Cabinet Office)
Prime Minister’s AI Taskforce Established with Lord Vallance as Chair and Kanishka Narayan as AI Minister
Not applicable (internal government body)
The UK Government established a new Prime Minister’s AI Taskforce to drive the government’s overall AI strategy and public sector transformation. Lord Vallance has been appointed as the Chair of this taskforce, reporting directly to the Prime Minister. Kanishka Narayan MP has been appointed as the AI Minister, leading the Taskforce politically and attending Cabinet. The Taskforce aims to position AI at the centre of government decision-making, linking economic strategy, public-service transformation, and AI security.
- Chair
- Lord Vallance
- AI Minister
- Kanishka Narayan MP
- Scope
- Drive overall AI strategy, unlock opportunities for growth, prosperity, and public sector transformation, including economic strategy, public-service transformation and AI security.
20 May 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) / UK Government
UK Government Launches Competitive Procurement for Sovereign AI Capability Development
UK AI Companies (to be selected)
The UK government launched a competitive scheme inviting British AI companies to apply for contracts to develop sovereign AI capabilities and address public-interest challenges. This initiative is part of the broader £500 million UK Sovereign AI Fund. The aim is to support home-grown innovation and prevent promising AI firms from relocating overseas.
- Contract value
- Up to £5 million per project
- Term
- 12 to 24 months (contracts run from 3 July 2026 to March 2030)
- Scope
- Development of sovereign AI capabilities and public-interest solutions
- Total contract value
- £96 million
June 17 2026
Defence
Pilot
Ministry of Defence (Navy)
Ministry of Defence Navy AI Pilot for Autonomous Navigation of Uncrewed Vessels
Not disclosed
The UK Royal Navy is conducting trials at sea using its experimental vessel, XV Patrick Blackett, to test artificial intelligence for fully autonomous navigation and decision-making in uncrewed vessels. The AI system fuses sensor data to enable autonomous action without human input. This pilot aims to build foundational capabilities for a hybrid navy.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Trials of AI for autonomous navigation and decision-making in uncrewed vessels using the experimental vessel XV Patrick Blackett.
June 17 2026
Defence
Pilot
Ministry of Defence (Cyber Specialist Operations)
Ministry of Defence Cyber AI Pilot for Military Intelligence Services
Not disclosed
Artificial intelligence is being utilised in cyber specialist operations to enhance the effectiveness of military intelligence services. This application aims to reduce identification and response times from weeks to hours, addressing bottlenecks caused by legacy processes and tools.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Use of AI to enhance military intelligence services in cyber operations, focusing on reducing identification and response times.
22 July 2026
Local Govt
Investment announced
Mayor of London / City Hall
Mayor of London’s £30m AI Skills and Business Adoption Package
Not disclosed (funding for initiatives)
The Mayor of London has accepted recommendations from the London AI and Jobs Taskforce and announced an additional £18 million investment for youth skills. This combined with a previously announced £12 million for small and medium-sized businesses brings City Hall’s AI-related funding commitment to £30 million. The initiative aims to help young Londoners access skills and training, and support businesses in adopting AI.
- Contract value
- £30 million (total commitment)
- Scope
- AI skills and training for young Londoners, AI adoption support for SMEs
13 July 2026
Cross-Govt
Strategy announced
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Internal AI Adoption for Grant Processing
Not disclosed (internal use or future procurement)
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has pledged to harness AI to address the rising volume of grant applications. This internal AI adoption aims to cut the average processing time for applicant-led grants from 195 to 90 days and for targeted-mode grants from 127 to 60 days by 2030-31.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Internal AI use to reduce grant processing times
January 2026
Health
Investment and delivery plan announced
UK Government and Wellcome Trust
UK Government and Wellcome Trust Strategic Investment in Health Data Research Service (HDRS)
Not a single supplier, new service development
The UK Government and the Wellcome Trust are jointly investing up to £600 million in a new Health Data Research Service (HDRS). This service will provide a secure single access point to regional and national health datasets, aiming to deliver high-impact data assets for research and innovation while upholding rigorous safeguards for privacy, ethics, and security. Delivery of HDRS is set to begin by December 2026 and it will be fully operational by December 2030.
- Contract value
- Up to £600 million
- Term
- Delivery by December 2026, fully operational by December 2030
- Scope
- Secure single access point to regional and national health datasets for research and innovation
12 July 2026
Cross-Govt
Live Framework Award
Crown Commercial Service
Crown Commercial Service Outsourced Services Framework (Lot 2: Business Services)
Accenture (UK) Limited, Arvato Limited, Capita Business Services Ltd, Centric HR Limited, CGI IT UK Limited, Liberata UK Limited, NHS Shared Business Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Serco Limited, Sopra Steria Limited, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, Teleperformance Ltd, Wipro IT Services UK Societas
The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a framework agreement for outsourced contact centre solutions and process administration services. This framework includes a range of back office services such as payroll, financial administration, human resources, and procurement processes. These services are designed to be delivered by human agents and digital tools. The inclusion of this award within an ’Artificial Intelligence tenders’ list indicates that AI capabilities are integrated into the digital tools offered through this framework.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Individual contracts start 1 October 2029
- Scope
- Outsourced contact centre solutions, process administration, and back office services for central government, arms-length bodies, devolved administrations, and the wider public sector.
10 June 2026
Policing
Live Rollout
Home Office
Police National Expansion of Live Facial Recognition Units
Not disclosed
The Home Office announced funding for 40 new live facial recognition units across England and Wales, tripling the current capacity. This deployment is part of a broader £140 million investment in AI technology over three years. The goal is to enhance police capabilities in identifying wanted offenders.
- Contract value
- Part of £140 million investment
- Scope
- Deployment of 40 additional live facial recognition units
17 July 2026
Cross-Govt
Expression of Interest
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT)
DSIT Expression of Interest for AIRR Heterogeneous Supercomputer Host Site Selection
Not disclosed
DSIT has published an Expression of Interest to select a host site for a new £750 million heterogeneous AI supercomputer. This system aims to combine established hardware with novel hardware to support next-generation AI research workloads. The procurement for the host site is expected to be awarded in summer 2026.
- Contract value
- £750 million (for the supercomputer system)
- Scope
- Selection of a host site for a new heterogeneous AI supercomputer
17 July 2026
Cross-Govt
Planned Procurement
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT)
DSIT Procurement of Additional Specialised Hardware for AIRR Supercomputer (Phase 2)
Not disclosed
Following the main procurement for the £750 million AIRR Heterogeneous Supercomputer, DSIT announced a further £250 million procurement process. This will be for additional specialised hardware to support Phase 2 of the supercomputer system.
- Contract value
- £250 million
- Scope
- Procurement of additional specialised hardware for the AIRR Heterogeneous Supercomputer (Phase 2)
9 October 2025
Education
Contracts Awarded
Department for Education (DfE)
Department for Education ’Project_9906 AI Tools for Education Phase 2’ Contracts for Generative AI Formative Assessment Tools
Learncycle Ltd, Openkit Ltd, Lettingsowl Ltd, Kita Education Ltd, Corduroy Dinosaur Ltd
The Department for Education awarded multiple contracts totaling up to £1 million for ’Project_9906 AI Tools for Education Phase 2’. This initiative, part of a Contracts for Innovation competition funded by Innovate UK, focuses on developing generative AI tools to enhance formative assessment in education. Contracts commenced in October 2025 and are scheduled to run until June 2026.
- Contract value
- Up to £1 million (inclusive of VAT)
- Term
- October 2025 - June 2026
- Scope
- Development, piloting, testing, and validation of generative AI tools for formative assessment in education, aligned with National Curriculum and EYFS standards.
16 April 2026
Education
Tender Launched
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT)
DSIT AI Tutoring Tools Pioneer Programme for Disadvantaged Pupils
Up to 8 companies (not yet selected)
The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) launched a tender for its AI Tutoring Tools Pioneer Programme, inviting EdTech companies and AI labs to design and develop safe, personalized AI tutoring tools. The programme aims to improve educational outcomes, with a particular focus on disadvantaged pupils. Up to 8 companies will receive £300,000 each to develop and test tools in schools from summer 2026.
- Contract value
- Up to £300,000 per company (for up to 8 companies)
- Scope
- Research and development of high-quality AI tutoring tools for pupils in Years 9-10 in English, maths, science, and modern foreign languages, with robust testing in schools.
July 2026
Local Govt
Pilot
Rother District Council
Rother District Council AI Pilot for Planning Administration with Valon
Valon
Rother District Council is piloting an AI tool with British firm Valon to automate planning administration tasks. The pilot aims to streamline processes as councils in Sussex face pressure to deliver new homes. The AI is intended to help reduce administrative workload in planning departments.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Automate planning administration
14 July 2026
Health
Live
NHS England Midlands
NHS England Midlands Regional AI Scribe Deployment with Heidi Health
Heidi Health
NHS England’s Midlands team selected Australian vendor Heidi Health as the sole supplier for a regional deployment of ambient voice technology. This framework covers 70,000 clinicians across 15 NHS trusts and 1,239 GP practices. The initiative aims to reduce documentation time and administrative backlogs, building on successful pilots at Dudley Group Foundation Trust.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Regional deployment of AI scribes in emergency departments, outpatient services, and primary care across 15 trusts and 1,239 GP practices in the Midlands.
4 July 2026
Health
Live
NHS England
NHS England £10 Billion AI and Digital Overhaul Programme
Not disclosed
NHS England announced a £10 billion government funding package over three years for a major overhaul of its technology, digital, and data systems. This programme aims to speed up care delivery, reduce waiting times, and free clinicians from administrative tasks. It includes national rollouts of AI triage tools in the NHS App and ambient voice technology for notetaking.
- Contract value
- £10 Billion (total investment over three years)
- Term
- 3 years
- Scope
- Comprehensive overhaul of NHS technology, digital, and data systems, including national rollouts of AI triage in the NHS App and ambient voice technology.
14 July 2026
Policing
Policy/Legislative Announcement
Home Office (with PoliceAI as implementation body)
Home Office to Legislate for AI Use in Police Evidence Review and Summarisation
Not disclosed
The Home Office accepted recommendations to legislate for the use of AI by police officers to review and summarise evidence in investigations. This reform aims to manage large volumes of digital material more efficiently, reducing bureaucracy and speeding up justice. PoliceAI will pilot AI tools to automatically generate summaries, with plans for a national rollout in 2027.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed (pilots in 2026-27, scaling in 2027)
- Scope
- Legislative changes and subsequent piloting of AI tools for digital evidence review and summarisation in police investigations.
14 July 2026
Education
Policy Announcement
Department for Education
Department for Education Integrates AI and Digital Literacy into National Curriculum and RSHE
Not applicable
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology announced measures to integrate critical thinking about AI and AI chatbots into Relationships, Sex, and Health Education (RSHE) classes from September. From September 2028, the National Curriculum will embed media literacy across subjects, including an enhanced computing curriculum covering AI, data science, and technological bias.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- From September 2026 (for RSHE), from September 2028 (for National Curriculum)
- Scope
- Curriculum changes in schools to bolster media literacy, critical thinking about AI, and understanding AI’s implications.
8 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Fund Established
British Business Bank
British Business Bank Backs Deeptech Hardware Venture Fund with Playground Global
Playground Global
The British Business Bank has announced its largest fund investment to date, backing a new deeptech hardware venture fund led by Playground Global. This initiative aims to provide capital to help UK AI hardware firms scale, crowd in private investment, and anchor capability in the UK. Playground Global is establishing its first office outside the US in the UK to support this activity and deepen engagement with the UK’s research and innovation ecosystem.
- Contract value
- Up to £150m from British Business Bank
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Capital for UK AI hardware firms, scaling, private investment, UK capability
June 2026
Policing
Pilot
PoliceAI (National Centre for AI in Policing)
Police AI Technology to Identify and Categorise Child Sexual Abuse Images
Not disclosed
As part of the initiatives under the newly launched PoliceAI national centre, a project is underway to develop and deploy technology capable of identifying and categorising child sexual abuse images. This aims to reduce officers’ exposure to harmful material and accelerate investigations. This is one of the initial priority areas for AI deployment within policing.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Development and deployment of AI for image identification and categorisation in child sexual abuse cases.
2 July 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Development Bank of Wales
Development Bank of Wales Contract with VisVira Ltd for AI Champions Adoption and Enablement Programme
VisVira Ltd
The Development Bank of Wales awarded a contract to VisVira Ltd for an AI Champions Adoption and Enablement Programme. This direct award ensures continuity of specialist AI adoption support, building on prior AI Foundations training. The contract aims to enhance AI adoption capabilities across the organisation.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Delivery of an AI Champions Adoption and Enablement Programme.
1 January 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government
UK Government £2 Billion Commitment to Expand UK Compute Capacity Twentyfold by 2030
Not disclosed
The UK Government committed £2 billion to expand the nation’s compute capacity twentyfold by 2030. This investment is part of wider efforts outlined in the ’AI Opportunities Action Plan: One Year On’ to scale public AI compute capability.
- Contract value
- £2 billion
- Term
- By 2030
- Scope
- Expansion of UK compute capacity by twentyfold.
8 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government (via AI Growth Zones Program)
£28 Billion Private Investment Confirmed for UK AI Growth Zones
Multiple private sector companies
The UK AI Hardware Plan announced that £28 billion of private investment has been confirmed for AI Growth Zones. This substantial private sector funding aims to facilitate the expansion of onshore AI data centres and bolster the UK’s AI infrastructure.
- Contract value
- £28 billion
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Expansion of private sector-led onshore AI data centres.
June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
UKRI £25 Million Competition for AI and Digital Solutions for Clean Local Flexibility
Not disclosed
UKRI launched a £25 million competition for AI and digital solutions to enhance Clean Local Flexibility (CLF) capacity. Projects stemming from this competition are expected to commence in January 2027, as part of UKRI’s R&D Clean Energy Superpower Mission Accelerator Programme.
- Contract value
- £25 million
- Term
- Projects begin January 2027
- Scope
- Innovation in AI and digital solutions to increase Clean Local Flexibility capacity.
12 May 2026
AI Safety
Live
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Statutory Code Requirement for AI Development and Use
Not applicable
Regulations (SI 2026/425) came into force, mandating the Information Commissioner’s Office to prepare a statutory code on the development and use of AI. This code will include a compulsory children’s data component and will carry significant evidential weight in enforcement.
- Contract value
- Not applicable
- Term
- Ongoing
- Scope
- Preparation of a statutory code for AI development and use, including children’s data.
08 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
British Business Bank
British Business Bank Backs New Fund for UK AI Hardware Companies
Playground Global
The British Business Bank is backing a new fund led by Silicon Valley investors, Playground Global, committing up to £150 million. This investment is aimed at supporting UK-based AI hardware companies to help them scale their operations. This represents the largest fund investment made by the British Business Bank to date.
- Contract value
- Up to £150 million
- Scope
- Investment in UK-based AI hardware companies
07 July 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
DSIT Announces £2 Billion Investment for AI for Science Strategy
Not disclosed
The UK government has announced a £2 billion investment for the AI for Science Strategy, spanning from 2026 to 2030. This funding is dedicated to supporting the UK’s commitment to remain a global hub for AI and innovation within scientific research.
- Contract value
- £2 billion
- Term
- 2026-2030
- Scope
- Investment in AI for scientific research and innovation
09 June 2026
Policing
Live
Home Office
Home Office Funds Police Adoption of AI-enabled Audio-Visual Redaction Tools
Not disclosed
The Home Office is continuing work initiated in 2025-26 to support police forces in the rapid adoption of AI-enabled audio-visual redaction tools and efficient processes. This initiative is estimated to save the equivalent of 550 full-time equivalent police officer hours per year if implemented by all forces across England and Wales.
- Estimated savings
- 550 FTE per year
- Scope
- Support for adoption of AI-enabled audio-visual redaction tools by police forces
09 June 2026
Policing
Live
Home Office
Home Office Invests £26 Million in National Facial Recognition System Development
Not disclosed
The government is investing £26 million towards the development and delivery of a national facial recognition system. This funding is part of a larger £141 million investment package dedicated to AI and automation within policing.
- Contract value
- £26 million
- Scope
- Development and delivery of a national facial recognition system
29 January 2026
Cross-Govt
Call for evidence launched for pioneering sandbox
UK Government (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology implied)
UK Government Launches Cross-economy AI Growth Lab Sandbox
Not disclosed (industry participants to be determined)
The UK government launched a call for evidence for a new AI Growth Lab, envisioned as a pioneering cross-economy sandbox. This initiative aims to supervise the deployment of responsible AI-enabled products in areas where existing regulation might pose barriers. The specific participants and operational details will be determined following the call for evidence.
- Scope
- Cross-economy sandbox for responsible AI deployment, addressing regulatory hurdles
- Participants
- Not disclosed, industry to participate via call for evidence
10 July 2026
Defence
Contract awarded
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence Awards £2 Billion AI Battle Lab Contract for British Army Training
Omnia Training (consortium led by Raytheon UK, including Capita, Cervus, Rheinmetall UK, Skyral)
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a 15-year, £2 billion contract to Omnia Training, a consortium led by Raytheon UK, for an AI-enabled military training system. This ’AI Battle Lab’ program will utilize artificial intelligence, data analytics, and immersive synthetic environments to train approximately 60,000 British soldiers annually. The initiative aims to modernize the Armed Forces and enhance readiness for complex battlefields.
- Contract value
- £2 billion
- Term
- 15 years
- Scope
- AI-enabled military training system, data analytics, immersive synthetic environments to train 60,000 soldiers annually
January 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government and Scottish Government
Lanarkshire AI Datacentre Complex with CoreWeave and DataVita
CoreWeave and DataVita
The UK Government and Scottish Government announced an £8.2 billion AI datacentre complex in Lanarkshire, a key part of Britain’s AI infrastructure push. This project, involving US firm CoreWeave and Scottish company DataVita, is intended to be powered entirely from on-site renewables and built by 2030. It is described as the biggest datacentre development in Scottish history and the first AI growth zone in the country to see hardware rolled out.
- Contract value
- £8.2 billion
- Term
- To be built by 2030
- Scope
- AI datacentre infrastructure development and operation
9 July 2026
Defence
Live
Ministry of Defence (Thales, RAF Digital, and NAD partnership)
Ministry of Defence Operational Deployment of Thales AI-enabled Multi-Domain Mission Support System
Thales UK
The Ministry of Defence, in partnership with Thales, RAF Digital, and NAD, has achieved the first operational deployment of artificial intelligence capabilities from the Thales UK cortAIx Factory. This integration is within the Multi-Domain Mission Support System (MD MSS), which processes and transmits complex mission data for platforms including F-35B Lightning II, Typhoon, and Royal Navy warships. The AI and machine learning capabilities enhance situational awareness and communications interoperability for air crews and ground-based personnel.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Integration and operational deployment of AI/ML capabilities into the Multi-Domain Mission Support System (MD MSS) for mission support, data processing, and situational awareness across various defence platforms.
July 2026
Justice
Pilot
UK Government
UK Government Pilots AI Transcription Tools for Probation Officers and Tribunals
Not disclosed
The UK Government is piloting AI-powered transcription tools for probation officers and tribunals. These tools aim to reduce administrative workload and free up staff time within the justice system. All technologies will be tested in controlled environments to ensure safe use.
- Scope
- AI transcription tools for probation officers and tribunals
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
July 2026
Health
Pilot
BSW Procurement function
BSW Procurement Function Trial of AI and Microsoft Copilot for NHS Procurement Operations
Not disclosed (short-term specialist consultancy support)
The BSW Procurement function, likely related to Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB, requires short-term specialist consultancy support. This support is to design, develop, and trial the use of Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft Copilot capabilities within NHS procurement operations. This initiative aims to enhance procurement processes.
- Scope
- Design, development, and trial of AI and Microsoft Copilot in NHS procurement
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Short-term
July 2026
Health
Live
NHS England
NHS England National Rollout of Ambient Voice Technology (AI Notetaking) in Hospital Outpatient Settings
Not disclosed
NHS England announced a national rollout of ambient voice technology, or AI notetaking tools, starting in hospital outpatient settings. These tools record conversations and generate real-time transcriptions and clinical summaries. The initiative is part of a broader £10 billion technology plan.
- Scope
- National rollout of AI notetaking in hospital outpatient settings
- Contract value
- Part of a £10bn technology plan; specific value for AI notetaking not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
November 2025
Cross-Govt
Procurement
UK Government (likely MHCLG)
UK Government Tender for AI Augmented Decision-Making Tool for Planners
Not disclosed (tender stage)
The UK government published a tender in November 2025 for an AI augmented decision-making tool for planners. The aim is to scale regional trials by May 2026, with a national scale-up planned for 2027. This initiative seeks to enhance planning processes across local government.
- Scope
- AI augmented decision-making for planners
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Regional trials by May 2026, national scale-up 2027
September 2025
Defence
Live
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence Strategic Partnership with Palantir
Palantir
The Ministry of Defence signed a strategic partnership with Palantir CEO Alex Karp. This agreement is valued at up to £750 million over five years. It supports critical strategic, tactical, and live operational decision-making across defence.
- Contract value
- £750 million
- Term
- 5 years
- Scope
- Strategic, tactical, and live operational decision-making across classifications and interoperable with NATO
30 December 2025
Defence
Live
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence Enterprise Agreement with Palantir
Palantir
A follow-on £240.6 million three-year Enterprise Agreement was awarded to Palantir without procurement competition. This agreement covers critical strategic, tactical, and live operational decision making across defence and interoperable with NATO.
- Contract value
- £240.6 million
- Term
- 3 years
- Scope
- Critical strategic, tactical, and live operational decision making across classifications and interoperable with NATO
04 July 2026
Health
Expansion of Live Programme
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Expand AI Notetaking Programmes
Not disclosed
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust are expanding their AI notetaking programmes to more than 3,000 clinicians. This follows successful pilots of the technology. The expansion aims to reduce administrative burden on staff.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Expansion of AI notetaking to over 3,000 clinicians
2025
Health
Pilot
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)
Great Ormond Street Hospital Pilots CoPilot Technology for Administrative Workflows
Not disclosed (likely Microsoft, given ’CoPilot’)
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) planned to pilot CoPilot technology in 2025. The aim of this pilot is to streamline administrative workflows and reduce the administrative burden on staff.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Streamlining administrative workflows using CoPilot technology
2024
Health
Pilot
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)
Great Ormond Street Hospital 100-Patient Ambient Voice Technology AI Pilot
Not disclosed
In 2024, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) participated in a London-wide pilot of ambient voice technology AI (AVT) for clinician support during patient consultations. A specific 100-patient pilot at GOSH demonstrated a 10% reduction in consultation time.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- 100-patient pilot of ambient voice technology AI for clinician support in patient consultations
July 2026
Cross-Govt
Operational Taskforce
UK Government, North East Combined Authority
North Tyneside AI Growth Zone Taskforce Established
Not disclosed
A taskforce has been established to oversee the planning, investment, and skills development for the AI growth zone in North Tyneside. This taskforce is co-chaired by the Technology Secretary and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing
- Scope
- Overseeing planning, investment, and skills development for the North Tyneside AI Growth Zone
2 July 2026
Health
Pilot
NHS Salisbury Foundation Trust
NHS Salisbury Foundation Trust AI Pilot for Procurement Operations
Not disclosed
The NHS Salisbury Foundation Trust is seeking short-term specialist consultancy support to design, develop, and trial the use of Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft Copilot capabilities within its procurement operations. This initiative aims to improve efficiency in the trust’s procurement functions.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Design, develop, and trial AI and Microsoft Copilot in NHS procurement operations.
2 July 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Crown Commercial Service
Crown Commercial Service AI Schedule Risk Analysis Tool Procurement
Not disclosed
The Crown Commercial Service has procured a license and associated services for an Artificial Intelligence Schedule Risk Analysis Tool. The solution uses machine-learning models and datasets from infrastructure projects to assess project schedules, quantify risk, identify delays, and provide predictive analytics for programme management and decision-making. The tool aims to enhance the reliability of project delivery.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- License and services for an AI Schedule Risk Analysis Tool to improve project delivery reliability through predictive analytics.
3 July 2026
Justice
Pilot
UK Government (Crown Courts, probation, and tribunals)
UK Government Pilots AI Tools in Crown Courts for Legal Research, Case Analysis, and Judicial Support
Not disclosed
The UK Government is piloting new AI tools within the Crown Courts to accelerate justice processes and reduce backlogs. These AI assistants will aid in legal research and case analysis, while other tools will assist judges in prioritising and grouping trial-ready cases. The initiative also includes additional AI systems for transcription for probation officers and tribunals, aiming to decrease administrative workload and free up staff time. All technologies will undergo testing in controlled environments to ensure safe implementation as part of a broader justice system modernisation effort.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Piloting AI for legal research, case analysis, judicial case prioritisation, and transcription for probation officers and tribunals.
March 2026
Cross-Govt
Memorandum of Understanding
UK Government (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
UK Government and NVIDIA Memorandum of Understanding on AI
NVIDIA
The UK Government has signed an AI-related Memorandum of Understanding with NVIDIA. This agreement is part of a series of partnerships aimed at fostering AI development and collaboration. The specific details of the MoU beyond its AI-related nature were not disclosed in the parliamentary answer.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI-related collaboration and partnership
March 2026
Cross-Govt
Memorandum of Understanding
UK Government (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
UK Government and Cohere Memorandum of Understanding on AI
Cohere
The UK Government has signed an AI-related Memorandum of Understanding with Cohere. This agreement is part of broader government efforts to engage with leading AI firms. The parliamentary answer did not provide specific details regarding the scope or duration of this particular MoU.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI-related collaboration and partnership
8 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Joint Statement
UK Government
UK Government Joint Statement with Google, Anthropic, Microsoft, and OpenAI on AI Adoption and Responsible AI Development
Google, Anthropic, Microsoft, OpenAI
The UK government has signed a joint statement with leading AI companies Google, Anthropic, Microsoft, and OpenAI. This partnership commits to close collaboration on AI adoption and responsible AI development. The agreement aims to support evidence-based policymaking and integrate insights from frontier AI labs into UK AI policy.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Collaboration on evidence-based policymaking and responsible AI development
27 January 2026
Cross-Govt
Pilot
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) for GOV.UK
DSIT and Anthropic Pilot of GOV.UK AI Assistant for Employment Services
Anthropic
Anthropic has been selected by DSIT to pilot an AI-powered assistant for GOV.UK services. The initial focus of this pilot is to assist citizens with employment-related queries. The AI assistant is designed to provide tailored advice for finding work, accessing training, and understanding available resources.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI-powered assistant for GOV.UK employment services
30 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Joint Statement
UK Government (DSIT, UK AI Security Institute) and Federal Republic of Germany (Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation, Federal Ministry of the Interior, German AI Safety and Security Institute)
UK-Germany Joint Statement on AI Safety and Security Collaboration
Not applicable
The United Kingdom and Germany have issued a joint statement to enhance collaboration on artificial intelligence safety and security. This partnership involves sharing best practices on AI evaluation, aligning research priorities, and fostering capability building. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the UK AI Security Institute will engage with their German counterparts to support mutual development.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- International collaboration on AI safety and security, AI evaluation, research priorities, capability building
Late 2025
Local Govt
Pilot
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) Local AI team (with councils)
MHCLG Local AI Pilot for Administrative Tasks in Temporary Accommodation Services
Not disclosed
The MHCLG’s Local AI team has conducted a pilot program with councils to deploy AI tools for reducing administrative tasks within temporary accommodation services. The AI is used to assist housing officers with drafting documents and compiling necessary information, aiming to improve efficiency in case management.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI for administrative support in temporary accommodation services
October 2025
Policing
Pilot
Police Scotland
Police Scotland Microsoft Copilot Trial for Corporate Efficiencies
Microsoft Copilot
Police Scotland has been undertaking a proof of concept AI trial using Microsoft Copilot since October 2025. The pilot focuses on corporate efficiencies, such as improving information retrieval across existing HR policies, and has not been used for operational policing. A limited number of police officers and staff have access to the product, with appropriate user guidance and policies developed to prevent data breaches or security incidents.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing (started October 2025)
- Scope
- Improving retrieval of information across existing HR policies and other corporate processes.
01 May 2026
Welfare
Market Research / RFI
Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)
DWP Request for Information for AI Transcription, Summarisation, and Multilingual Support
Not disclosed (market research)
The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) is undertaking market research to understand market capability in speech-to-text transcription, optional summarisation, and multilingual support. This RFI aims to improve the accessibility, consistency, and efficiency of citizen and colleague interactions. The RFI does not commit the DWP to undertaking any formal procurement activity.
- Contract value
- Not applicable (RFI)
- Term
- Not specified
- Scope
- Speech-to-text transcription (in-person and other channels), optional summarisation, and multilingual support for DWP interactions.
June 10 2026
Policing
In Development
PoliceAI (National Centre for AI in Policing)
PoliceAI Public Register of AI Tools in Policing
CENTRIC at Sheffield Hallam University
PoliceAI will publish a public register of AI tools used across policing. This initiative aims to enhance transparency regarding the deployment of artificial intelligence technologies within UK police forces. The first version of the register is expected in autumn 2026. This is being developed in partnership with CENTRIC at Sheffield Hallam University.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Development and publication of a public registry of AI tools in use across policing
June 08 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government
UK Government Targeted Procurement of Home-Grown AI Hardware
British technology companies
The UK government is implementing a new strategy to purchase AI hardware from British technology companies. This initiative is part of an ’AI Hardware Plan’ designed to support domestic semiconductor and AI infrastructure businesses and prevent promising firms from relocating overseas. Public bodies will procure processors, networking equipment, and other AI-related hardware from UK firms for government services and national AI computing facilities.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed (part of broader £1 billion AI computing capacity investment)
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Procurement of AI hardware (processors, networking equipment) from UK firms for public sector use.
June 29 2026
Cross-Govt
Pilot/Regular Use
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), Ofcom
Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) Regulators’ Internal Generative AI Pilots
Not disclosed (internal tools and productivity software)
The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) has reported that its member regulators (CMA, FCA, ICO, Ofcom) are expanding their use of generative AI. These regulators are testing, developing, and deploying generative AI tools internally for regulatory analysis, supervision, and enforcement. Staff have been given access to AI productivity software to build familiarity and set usage rules.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing
- Scope
- Internal deployment of generative AI for regulatory analysis, supervision, and enforcement functions across multiple UK regulators.
Q1 2026 (planned deployment, reassessed)
Local Govt
Reassessed Pilot
Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council AI-powered Chatbot Pilot for Council Tax Enquiries
Not disclosed (LLM-based chatbot)
Nottingham City Council had planned to deploy an AI-powered chatbot to handle council tax enquiries, aiming to autonomously address 30% of routine questions. However, new AI Assurance for Public Sector Procurement guidance in Q1 2026 led to a reassessment. User testing revealed the LLM-based chatbot struggled to explain council tax band decisions in plain English, falling short of a 70% comprehension threshold. The council has pivoted to a hybrid approach.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Pilot of an AI-powered chatbot for council tax enquiries; reassessed due to new guidance, leading to a hybrid implementation approach.
June 30 2026
Education
Live
UK Government (in partnership with Google)
Google ’AI Works for Britain’ Nationwide AI Upskilling Initiative
Google
Google has launched its ’AI Works for Britain’ nationwide AI upskilling initiative. This program aims to address uneven AI adoption by providing training to workers across the UK, building on the existing Google Digital Garage program. It is a key element of Google’s partnership with the UK Government to train 10 million workers in AI skills by 2030.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed (part of a broader partnership and investment)
- Term
- Ongoing (part of goal to train 10 million workers by 2030)
- Scope
- Nationwide AI upskilling for the UK workforce to close the AI adoption gap.
8 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government
AI Economics Institute to Track AI Impact on Jobs and Growth
Not applicable
The UK government announced the establishment of the AI Economics Institute, to be chaired by Nobel Prize-winning economist Simon Johnson. The institute will track how artificial intelligence is changing jobs and economic growth, with businesses sharing data and insights to help shape future policy. This is part of a broader £200 million support package to boost AI adoption and skills.
- Chair
- Simon Johnson
11 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
DSIT Establishes Open Source AI Dev Board
Not applicable
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has established a new Open Source AI Dev Board. This board will give 10 UK-based developers under the age of 30 a direct line into government to influence the development and use of AI. Chaired by AI Minister Kanishka Narayan, the board will convene a series of roundtables throughout 2026.
- Members
- 10 UK-based developers under 30
- Chair
- AI Minister Kanishka Narayan
11 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
DSIT Launches AI Builder Mentoring Scheme
Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (i.AI) experts
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has launched an AI Builder Mentoring Scheme. This scheme will pair winners from recent hackathons with experts from the government’s in-house AI team, the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (i.AI). The goal is to help translate promising prototypes into functional public AI tools.
- Collaboration
- Hackathon winners and i.AI experts
- Objective
- Develop public AI tools from prototypes
June 08 2026
Cross-Govt
Announcement of tender process
UK Government (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
UK Government to Launch £750 Million Next National Supercomputing Service at University of Edinburgh
Not disclosed (tender process to be launched, University of Edinburgh as host)
The UK government announced the upcoming launch of the tender process for a £750 million Next National Supercomputing Service at the University of Edinburgh. This initiative is a major step in building the next generation of UK compute infrastructure. It aims to provide Britain with the capability needed to power advanced research, industry, and public services into the future.
- Contract value
- £750 million
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Building next-generation AI compute infrastructure, powering advanced research, industry, and public services.
22 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Partnership
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Met Office
FCDO and Met Office Strategic Partnership for Global AI Weather Forecasting
Not disclosed (internal collaboration)
The FCDO and Met Office have formed a strategic partnership to collaborate on artificial intelligence-enabled weather forecasting. The initiative aims to help countries, particularly in Africa, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific, better prepare for extreme weather and climate risks. This collaboration involves sharing data and models, strengthening capacity, and providing technical training to improve climate security globally.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- AI-enabled weather forecasting, data and model sharing, capacity building, technical training for global climate shock preparation
18 June 2026
Health
Live
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust Awards Contract for Portable MRI System
Xiel Limited
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has awarded a contract to Xiel Limited for a portable low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. The contract includes associated peripherals, training, support, and maintenance services. The system will be used to support and accelerate local neuroimaging research.
- Contract value
- Not Specified
- Term
- 5 years
- Scope
- Provision of a portable low-field (0.064 Tesla) MRI system for neuroimaging research, including peripherals, training, support, and maintenance.
24 June 2026
Policing
Pilot Extension
Metropolitan Police Service
Metropolitan Police Grant Extension for Palantir Pilot on Officer Misconduct Detection
Palantir
The Metropolitan Police has been granted a 12-month extension to a pilot project with Palantir. This pilot focuses on using Palantir’s AI software to identify officer misconduct. The extension allows the force to continue this work while a new procurement process for a long-term supplier is carried out.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed (part of wider pilot)
- Term
- 12 months
- Scope
- Use of AI software to detect officer misconduct, with Palantir as the supplier for the pilot extension.
January 2026
Cross-Govt
Pilot
DSIT’s Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (i.AI)
DSIT/i.AI Pilot of ’Caddy’ AI Customer Service Co-pilot with Citizens Advice
i.AI (in-house tool)
DSIT’s in-house Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (i.AI) developed ’Caddy’, a customer service co-pilot, which is being trialled by Citizens Advice. This pilot aims to leverage AI efficiencies in citizen-facing communication and potentially save significant costs for government.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing trial
- Scope
- Trial of an AI-powered customer service co-pilot (’Caddy’) within Citizens Advice to enhance citizen communication and achieve efficiencies.
8 June 2026
Cross-Govt
MoU
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
DSIT and Synthesia Memorandum of Understanding for AI Upskilling
Synthesia
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and Synthesia signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement aims to support DSIT’s goal of upskilling the UK workforce in the practical use of AI across industry, the public sector, and education. The MoU is part of a wider government initiative to boost AI adoption and equip workers with AI skills.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Upskilling UK workforce in practical AI use across industry, public sector, and education
8 June 2026
Cross-Govt
MoU
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
DSIT and ElevenLabs Memorandum of Understanding for Public Services, Talent, and Upskilling
ElevenLabs
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and ElevenLabs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement builds on an existing research partnership with AISI and focuses on cooperation across public services, talent development, and upskilling opportunities. This is part of a broader government effort to drive AI adoption.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Cooperation across public services, talent, and upskilling opportunities
8 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live (Expansion)
UK Government
UK Government Tech Town Programme Expansion
Not disclosed
The UK government has ringfenced an additional £53 million for new initiatives to boost AI adoption and innovation. This funding includes an expansion of the Tech Town programme, which has been pioneered in Barnsley. This initiative is part of a major government push to facilitate AI adoption across the economy.
- Contract value
- £53 million
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Expansion of Tech Town programme and other AI adoption/innovation initiatives
24 June 2026
Policing
Rollout
Metropolitan Police
Metropolitan Police Static Facial Recognition Rollout in Central London
Not disclosed
London’s Metropolitan Police force announced a plan to expand its use of artificial intelligence and live facial recognition technology. This scale-up involves rolling out static facial recognition across central London. The move is intended to help policing keep pace with criminals, according to Met Commissioner Mark Rowley.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing
- Scope
- Deployment of static facial recognition technology across central London
25 June 2026
Education
Development Partners
Department for Education
Department for Education Selects Six Companies for AI Tutoring Tools Development
Eedi, Eleven Labs, Learn Anything, Medly AI, Pearson (in partnership with Anthropic), Zero Gravity
The UK government has selected six companies to develop free-to-access AI tutoring tools for pupils in years 9 and 10 for English, Maths, and Science. The selected firms are Eedi, Eleven Labs, Learn Anything, Medly AI, Pearson (in partnership with Anthropic), and Zero Gravity. These tools are due to be tested in schools during the summer of 2026, with the aim of national availability from 2027.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Development and pilot through Summer 2026, aiming for national rollout from 2027
- Scope
- Development of AI tutoring tools for English, Maths, and Science for Years 9-10 pupils
29 January 2026
Education
Program Launch
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
DSIT TechGrad Undergraduate Scholarships for AI Work Placements
Not disclosed
The government launched TechGrad undergraduate scholarships which include work placements in AI and related frontier industries. Recruitment for the first scholarship cohort, targeting up to 350 high potential UK students, commenced in 2026. The program aims to scale up to support 900 students annually from the 2026/2027 academic year.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing, scaling annually
- Scope
- Undergraduate scholarships with AI work placements, targeting up to 900 students/year by 2026/27
26 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Program Announcement
UK Government
UK Government AI Growth Zones Program (2026 Announcement)
Not disclosed (aims to attract private investment)
The UK government’s AI Growth Zones program was announced in 2026, with an expectation to attract over $10.8 billion in private investment. This program aims to de-risk and accelerate the adoption of AI infrastructure through public expenditure, providing access to funding and shared capabilities.
- Contract value
- Aims to attract over $10.8 billion in private investment
- Term
- Ongoing
- Scope
- Accelerating adoption of AI infrastructure, attracting private investment, providing funding and shared capabilities
Date pending review
Cross-Govt
Planned Development
UK Government
UK Government AI Public Sector Progress Dashboard Development
Not disclosed
A central public dashboard designed to track AI opportunities and progress within the public sector is expected to be launched in Autumn 2026. This dashboard will serve as a focal point for accountability, requiring departments and agencies to report on the status of AI deployments, risk indicators, and outcomes.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing development, expected launch Autumn 2026
- Scope
- Tracking AI opportunities, progress, deployments, risk indicators, and outcomes across the public sector
23 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live (investment announced)
UK Government (funded through Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
UK Government Funds Two New AI Research Laboratories
University College London, University of Oxford (with partners including University of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London)
The UK government announced a £60 million investment in two new artificial intelligence research laboratories. These labs, led by University College London and the University of Oxford, will focus on developing open-source AI systems and exploring new approaches for AI to learn without requiring vast centralised computing resources. The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration between academia, industry, and the public sector, and translate research into practical applications.
- Contract value
- £60 million
- Term
- 6 years
- Scope
- Develop next-generation AI systems, open-source AI, efficient AI learning, strengthen academia-industry-public sector collaboration
11 May 2026
Health
Framework launched (contracts expected Feb 2027)
NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP)
NHS London Procurement Partnership Launches Digital Office and Transformation Solutions Framework (DOTS)
Not disclosed (framework for multiple suppliers)
NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) launched a £735 million framework agreement for Digital Office and Transformation Solutions (DOTS). This framework aims to simplify procurement processes and covers a range of technologies and services, including AI-enabled solutions, operational transformation, workflow optimisation, and digital document management. The framework is open to NHS and wider public sector organisations.
- Contract value
- £735 million
- Term
- From February 2027 to September 2034 (estimated)
- Scope
- Digital office and transformation solutions, AI-enabled solutions, workflow optimisation, automation, analytics, infrastructure modernisation, enterprise-wide digital strategies
18 June 2026
Local Govt
Contract awarded
Brighton & Hove City Council
Brighton & Hove City Council Awards Contract for AI for Business Skills Bootcamps
Not disclosed
Brighton & Hove City Council awarded a contract for ’AI for Business’ skills bootcamps as part of its Digital Skills Bootcamps Wave 7. This initiative provides education and training services related to artificial intelligence for businesses.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not specified
- Scope
- Education and training services for Artificial Intelligence for Business
January 2026
Cross-Govt
Appointments made
UK Government (Industrial Strategy)
UK Government Appoints AI Sector Champions
Lucy Yu (Clean Energy), Shaheen Sayed (Professional and Business Services), Chris Dungey (Advanced Manufacturing), Katie Gallagher OBE (Digital and Technology)
The UK government appointed eight Industrial Strategy AI Sector Champions to set national visions for AI adoption within their respective sectors. These champions are responsible for identifying practical steps to remove barriers and unlock investment in AI across key industries. Early priorities include reviewing AI deployment in electricity networks.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not specified
- Scope
- Drive AI adoption and investment in specific sectors (Clean Energy, Professional and Business Services, Advanced Manufacturing, Digital and Technology, etc.)
22 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Met Office
UK Government and Met Office Strategic Partnership for AI Climate Security
Not disclosed
The Foreign Office and Met Office have formed a new strategic partnership to enhance global preparation for climate shocks. This collaboration will support AI forecasting to predict weather patterns. The partnership aims to improve meteorological services in countries most affected by the climate crisis, sharing UK expertise, data, models, and technical training.
- Scope
- Improved global climate shock preparation, AI weather forecasting, data sharing, capacity building, technical training for partner countries (e.g., Africa, Middle East, Indo-Pacific).
8 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
UK Government £1.1 Billion AI Hardware Plan for Sovereign Compute, Chip Development, Investment, and Skills
Various, including Playground Global for investment vehicle
The UK government unveiled a £1.1 billion AI Hardware Plan to boost the nation’s AI capabilities, covering sovereign compute, next-generation chip development, venture funding, and specialist skills. This includes a £750 million commitment for a new national AI supercomputer by 2030, with £400 million allocated for advanced AI chips. A new £120 million AI Hardware Innovation Programme will support startups developing semiconductor technologies.
- Contract value
- £1.1 billion (total plan)
- Term
- Until 2030 (supercomputer operational goal)
- Scope
- £750m for national AI supercomputer (£400m for AI chips, including £150m for inference hardware procurement), £120m for AI Hardware Innovation Programme, up to £150m for a UK-based investment vehicle led by Playground Global, £45m for semiconductor and AI hardware education skills package.
8 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government (DSIT, DfE, DWP)
Government AI Adoption Summit and £200 Million Support Package
Various tech companies (Google, Anthropic, Microsoft, OpenAI, BT, Rolls Royce, Accenture, EDF) and industry partners
The government launched its first-ever AI Adoption Summit, bringing together major tech companies, trade unions, and industry leaders to drive AI adoption across the economy. A new package of support, backed by £200 million, will assist businesses in testing, adopting, and scaling AI, while equipping workers with necessary AI skills. A joint statement was signed with Google, Anthropic, Microsoft, and OpenAI for collaboration on responsible AI development.
- Contract value
- £200 million (support package)
- Scope
- Accelerating AI adoption in businesses, AI skills development for workers, evidence-based policymaking, responsible AI development, industry collaboration.
19 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government
New Procurement Guidance for Government Departments to Prioritise National Security (with AI as a Sector Lead)
Not applicable (guidance document)
The government published new procurement guidance for departments, instructing them to use the national security exemption within the Procurement Act 2023 in critical sectors. This guidance aims to support national security and economic resilience. Artificial intelligence has been designated as one of four ’sector leads’ that will guide departments on this new procurement approach.
- Scope
- New procurement policy note, designation of AI as a critical sector lead for national security, coordination of procurement pipeline.
June 2026
Policing
Live
UK Government (Home Office)
UK Government Launches Major Funding for National Centre for AI in Policing (PoliceAI)
Not disclosed
The UK Government formally launched the National Centre for AI in Policing (PoliceAI) in June 2026, committing £75 million over three years to develop, pilot, and scale AI tools across England and Wales. This is part of a broader £140 million investment in AI technology for policing over three years, which also includes funding for 40 new live facial recognition units. The centre aims to free up officer time, speed up investigations, and improve services by coordinating AI adoption nationally.
- Contract value
- £75 million (PoliceAI Centre), £140 million (Total AI investment)
- Term
- 3 years
- Scope
- Development, piloting, and scaling of AI tools across all police forces in England and Wales, including live facial recognition.
8 June 2026
Health
Live
NHS England
NHS England Rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot to 505,000 Staff
Microsoft
NHS England announced a significant acceleration of AI adoption by providing 505,000 clinicians and support staff with access to Microsoft 365 Copilot. This rollout, expected by October 2026, follows the largest AI trial in healthcare globally. The AI personal assistant is intended to help staff draft documents and analyse data more efficiently, potentially saving millions of hours of administrative time and allowing more focus on patient care.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Access to Microsoft 365 Copilot for 505,000 clinicians and support staff across NHS England.
17 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and Incubator for AI (i.AI)
MHCLG and i.AI National Rollout of ’Extract’ AI Tool for Planning
Internal development, enabled by Google Cloud
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and its Incubator for AI (i.AI) unit have nationally rolled out the ’Extract’ AI tool to all councils across England. Following successful trials, this tool converts old planning documents and maps into usable data, aiming to save an estimated 250,000 hours of manual document checking each year. The national availability is supported by Google Cloud technology.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Automating processing of planning documents for all councils in England.
10 June 2026
Health
Live
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England
DHSC £30 Million Investment to Expand AI Diagnostic Tools Across NHS England
Not disclosed
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced nearly £30 million in funding in June 2026 to expand AI-powered diagnostic technology across NHS England. This includes £20 million to roll out AI-powered chest X-ray analysis tools to every NHS Trust by 2029, and a separate pilot programme for six new AI and digital tools. The initiative aims to accelerate diagnosis, particularly for lung cancer, and is part of the government’s AI Diagnostic Fund.
- Contract value
- £30 million
- Term
- Rollout by 2029
- Scope
- Extending AI-powered chest X-ray analysis to every NHS Trust and a pilot programme for six new AI and digital tools.
18 June 2026
Justice
Strategy/Plan
UK Legal Services Board (LSB)
UK Legal Services Board Publishes ’AI-Driven Innovation’ Strategy
Not applicable
The UK Legal Services Board (LSB) published its ’AI-Driven Innovation: Our Plans for Enabling Safe, AI-Driven Innovation in Legal Services 2026-27’ strategy in June 2026. This plan outlines measures focused on coordination, clarity, and confidence to support the responsible adoption of AI across the legal sector. The LSB acknowledges AI’s potential to improve access to legal services and reduce costs, while calling for greater government support and funding for regulatory experimentation.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- 2026-27 plans
- Scope
- Supporting safe AI adoption and innovation across the legal services sector through coordination, guidance, and regulatory experimentation.
2 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Guidance to be published
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
ICO to Publish Guidance for Public Sector AI Procurement
Not applicable
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is set to publish guidance to assist councils and other public bodies in procuring artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Revealed in a letter from the ICO chief executive, this initiative aims to support public services and SMEs by providing clarity on data protection due diligence when acquiring off-the-shelf, cloud-based AI tools and services. It will also include guidance on the use of agentic AI tools to ensure compliance with UK GDPR.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Guidance on appropriate data protection due diligence when procuring AI tools and services, including agentic AI, for UK public bodies and SMEs.
08 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government (DSIT), BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT)
AI Assurance Stakeholder Consortium
Not disclosed (comprises industry and expert members)
The UK government, in collaboration with BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, launched the AI Assurance Stakeholder Consortium. The consortium aims to develop guidance and best practice to support the AI assurance sector. Its objective is to help deliver AI systems that inspire public trust.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing
- Scope
- Develop guidance and best practice for AI assurance across the UK.
13 June 2026
Education
Partnership
University of Cambridge, Imperial College (and others)
AMD Partnership for AI Innovation and Research in UK Universities
AMD
AMD announced an investment of up to £2 billion to accelerate AI innovation and research in the UK. This investment involves partnerships with the University of Cambridge and Imperial College, among other institutions. It aims to boost the UK’s AI research capabilities and drive technological advancements.
- Contract value
- Up to £2 billion
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Accelerate AI innovation and research through partnerships with UK universities.
13 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Investment
UK (sites across the UK)
Nebius Investment in UK AI Infrastructure
Nebius
Nebius committed approximately £1.7 billion to build out AI infrastructure in various sites across the UK. This investment supports the UK’s ambition to strengthen its AI capabilities and infrastructure. The infrastructure is expected to primarily involve Nvidia chips.
- Contract value
- Approximately £1.7 billion
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Build AI infrastructure in UK sites.
13 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Scheme
UK Government
Bridge AI Scheme for UK-Developed AI Products
British AI companies
A ’bridge AI’ scheme was announced, providing funds to British companies to purchase UK-developed AI products. This initiative aims to support domestic AI innovation and adoption within the UK market. The scheme forms part of broader government efforts to foster a sovereign AI capability.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Provide funds to British companies to buy UK-developed AI products.
18 June 2026
Policing
Live
UK Police Forces
UK Police Forces AI-Powered Operations Modernisation Platform
Appian and Deloitte
A new AI-powered integrated platform is to be adopted by UK police forces to move away from fragmented legacy systems. The system, delivered by Appian and Deloitte, aims to enable a unified approach to core policing functions such as records management, investigations, custody, intelligence, and property management. It is also equipped for digital forensics case management, vetting, professional standards, and road traffic processing. The partnership centralises data and embeds AI into operational workflows to permit forces to share intelligence more effectively and increase productivity and efficiency.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Modernisation of core policing functions using AI, including records, investigations, custody, intelligence, property management, digital forensics, vetting, professional standards, and road traffic processing
13-14 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Memorandum of Understanding
UK Government
UK-Japan Frontier Technology Partnership (AI component)
Government of Japan
The UK and Japan launched a new Frontier Technology Partnership (FTP) to foster closer ties between their AI innovation ecosystems. The partnership commits to joint research on AI for Science and explores formal pathways to link their respective AI semiconductor strengths, with an emphasis on supply-chain resilience. Cooperation between the UK AI Safety Institute and Japan’s AISI will deepen through the International Network for Advanced AI Measurement, Evaluation and Science.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Collaboration on AI innovation ecosystems, joint research on AI for Science, AI semiconductor strengths, and AI safety through respective institutes
June 2026
Health
Pilot
MHRA, NHS England and the London Health Innovation Networks
MHRA London Sandbox (London Region I) for AI Medical Devices
Up to 10 AI medical device manufacturers (not disclosed)
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) launched a new London sandbox, known as London Region I, in June 2026. This initiative, in partnership with NHS England and the London Health Innovation Networks, will select up to 10 AI medical device manufacturers. The manufacturers will test their technologies in a controlled real-world environment. This new sandbox is distinct from the existing AI Airlock.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Controlled real-world testing of AI medical devices by selected manufacturers
8 June 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
AI Advisory Growth Labs for Legal Services
Not disclosed (collaboration with businesses, regulators, experts)
New AI Advisory Growth Labs will be established to facilitate collaboration between businesses, regulators, and experts. The labs aim to trial AI in working environments, with the initial focus being on legal services. This initiative is part of a broader government push to drive AI adoption across the economy and equip workers with new skills.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed (part of a £200m package for AI adoption)
- Term
- Not disclosed
- Scope
- Trial of AI in working environments, starting with legal services, to provide practical information on responsible AI adoption and meeting regulations.
June 10 2026
Policing
Live
UK Government (via PoliceAI national centre)
Police AI for 999/101 Call Transcription and Triage
Not disclosed
The UK government is investing to modernise police interaction with the public, including AI that transcribes 999 and 101 calls. This AI links crime reports to identify patterns in demand and triages non-emergency calls to the right responder. This initiative is part of a broader £140 million investment in AI technology over three years.
- Contract value
- Part of £16.5 million investment for police-public interaction modernisation
- Term
- Part of 3-year investment
- Scope
- AI for transcribing 999 and 101 calls, linking crime reports to identify demand patterns, and triaging non-emergency calls
June 10 2026
Policing
Pilot
UK Government (via PoliceAI national centre)
PoliceAI Large-Scale Pilots for Digital Evidence Triage, Disclosure, and Summarisation
Not disclosed
The newly launched PoliceAI national centre will run large-scale pilots in up to 10 police forces. These pilots aim to help officers triage, disclose, and summarise digital evidence, one of the most time-consuming parts of investigations. The goal is to free up millions of hours per year by 2028, equivalent to 3,000 extra officers. Pilots will run over 2026-27 before scaling to all forces in 2027.
- Contract value
- Part of £75 million over 3 years for PoliceAI centre
- Term
- Pilots over 2026-27, national rollout from 2027
- Scope
- Pilots in up to 10 forces for AI tools to triage, disclose, and summarise digital evidence
June 10 2026
Policing
Live
UK Government (via PoliceAI national centre)
Policing AI Threat Hub for Deepfake Detection and AI-Enabled Crime Response
Not disclosed
The PoliceAI national centre will lead the national policing response to AI-enabled crime, including deepfake intimate images, through a new Policing AI Threat Hub. This hub will provide high-quality deepfake detection tools and training to police forces to tackle new AI-enabled crimes. It will also work on improving training and guidance, better recording of AI-enabled crime, and protecting the Criminal Justice System from AI-generated false evidence.
- Contract value
- Part of £75 million over 3 years for PoliceAI centre
- Term
- Ongoing
- Scope
- National response to AI-enabled crime, deepfake detection tools, training, guidance, and protection of the Criminal Justice System
May 2026
Local Govt
Pilot
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)
MHCLG Augmented Planning Decisions (APD) AI Prototype Pilot
Google DeepMind, Google Cloud, Faculty
A new AI prototype, Augmented Planning Decisions (APD) tool, designed to halve decision times for routine householder planning applications, is in early stage testing. The prototype triages applications, summarises key information, and provides planning officers with an initial assessment. Alpha trials began in May 2026 with Barnet, Camden, and Dorset councils. MHCLG is funding APD with an £8.2 million contract, with a national rollout planned from 2027 if successful.
- Contract value
- £8.2 million
- Term
- Alpha trials began May 2026, national rollout from 2027
- Scope
- AI prototype to halve decision times for householder planning applications in pilot with Barnet, Camden, and Dorset councils
June 08 2026
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government
UK Government AI Chip Procurement for Sovereign Compute Strategy
UK-based companies (not disclosed yet)
As part of a new sovereign compute strategy and the broader £1.1bn AI Hardware Plan, the UK government has committed £400 million to purchase specialist AI chips directly from UK-based companies. This commitment includes £150 million for next-generation inference chips and £250 million for more specialised processors. This initiative aims to encourage UK-based chip makers to remain and scale in the country.
- Contract value
- £400 million (allocated from £750 million supercomputer fund)
- Term
- Initial £150 million for inference hardware procurement this summer (2026)
- Scope
- Direct purchase of specialist AI chips from UK-based companies to build sovereign AI capability
June 08 2026
Education
Live
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
DSIT Semiconductor and AI Hardware Education Skills Package
Not disclosed (various educational institutions)
A £45 million skills package has been announced to fund semiconductor and AI hardware education initiatives. This includes a new Centre for Doctoral Training in Chip Design and an expansion of undergraduate semiconductor bursaries from 300 to 500 annually by 2028. The package also supports an expansion of the Tech First programme for 500 PhD students in strategic areas like chip design.
- Contract value
- £45 million
- Term
- Ongoing, bursary expansion by 2028
- Scope
- Funding for semiconductor and AI hardware education, including doctoral training, undergraduate bursaries, and PhD student support
June 08 2026
Education
Live
UK Government (DSIT)
Spärck AI Scholarships Programme Expansion
Not disclosed (various industry partners)
The government is expanding the Spärck AI Scholarships programme with an additional £4 million. This expansion will sponsor up to 50 industry placements for top university scholars, providing hands-on experience in key UK companies such as BT and Universal Music Group. This initiative aims to double down on the UK’s AI talent pipeline and is part of a broader package of support to boost AI adoption and innovation.
- Contract value
- £4 million
- Term
- Ongoing
- Scope
- Sponsoring up to 50 industry placements for university scholars in AI
July 21 2025
Cross-Govt
Live
UK Government (Whitehall)
Whitehall ’Consult’ AI Tool for Policy Consultation Analysis
OpenAI
OpenAI technology underpins ’Consult’, a bespoke AI tool used in Whitehall to speed up the policy-making process. This tool automatically sorts public responses to consultations, a task that typically takes officials weeks, completing it in minutes. It forms part of a strategic partnership between OpenAI and the UK Government to accelerate AI adoption in public services.
- Contract value
- Not disclosed
- Term
- Ongoing
- Scope
- AI tool for automatic sorting and analysis of public responses to policy consultations
June 16 2026
Health
Pilot
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
NIHR Trials of AI and Digital Technologies Across 13 NHS Sites
Not disclosed (six AI and digital technology providers)
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is providing £8.1 million to support trials of six AI and digital technologies across 13 NHS sites. These technologies will assess scans and cardiac tests, prioritise urgent cases, and provide digital therapies for a range of health conditions. This investment is part of wider efforts to expand AI diagnostics across the NHS.
- Contract value
- £8.1 million
- Term
- Ongoing trials
- Scope
- Trials of six AI and digital technologies for scan/cardiac test assessment, urgent case prioritisation, and digital therapies across 13 NHS sites
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