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The AI Procurement Risk Paper

 

Pre-market Engagement

UK Public Sector AI Investment

£1.45 Billion

Market Momentum

AI-related procurement notices from 2025-2026

470+

Contract Activity

Notices & Framework Agreements

£1.86 Billion+

AI has moved very fast from a theoretical tool to a real systemic reality.

Procurement is the first line of defence for ensuring that accountability and human-centric values are embedded in algorithmic decision-making, as public bodies increasingly use algorithms.

The AI Procurement Risk Paper is your roadmap to navigate this transition. It provides a clear roadmap for tackling these key risks, from social bias to technical “black boxes”, allowing public buyers to confidently go from small trials to safe, full-scale deployment.

 

Procurement Risk Paper

Empowering Informed AI Adoption

AI is no longer a prospect, but a reality,” says Bloom, who is proud to support this Posterity Global report. 


The AI Procurement Risk Paper considers key risks through the “STEEPLED” lens. It offers a practical template to make AI deployment intelligent, sustainable, and self-justifying.

 

 Identifies ways to mitigate bias and social inequality through inclusive, multi-stakeholder procurement teams.
Provides standards for building "secure-by-design" systems with built-in transparency and accountability.
Outlines how to prevent supplier lock-in by mandating open standards and data
portability.
Establishes a roadmap for ongoing monitoring to ensure AI systems remain safe after deployment.
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Comprehensive Risk Analysis for Public Buyers

The paper moves beyond the high-level theory to explore the granular risks facing government departments today.

It offers the first-to-market template for identifying and mitigating harms before they become embedded in public-sector infrastructure.

 

Details how to address "Black Box" technical risks by mandating transparency and explainability in every AI contract.
Provides a strategy for managing political and legal risks, ensuring AI adoption aligns with public policy and human rights.
Public Buyers

Practical Standards for Systemic AI

This report is an essential first step in defining the future of AI in practice. The conversation shifts from vague ‘potential’ to contractually substantive steps to protect public interest and ensure value for money.

Pre-market Engagement

Market Momentum

Contract Activity

Find out how our team can help you manage these emerging risks and reshape your procurement strategy.


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