# ITEP1018 - AI Assurance Proof of Concept

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by National Highways.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [National Highways](/buyers/national-highways/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Kainos Software Ltd](/suppliers/kainos-software/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £119,598
- Tender value: £119,598
- Award date: 15 September 2025
- Published: 18 September 2025
- Contract start: 22 September 2025
- Contract end: 31 March 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: abb02e67-07b3-4f79-848f-64837eafce39-864433
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49e34e1f-3f97-472a-884e-a6cc27850d9d

## Description

ITEP1018 - AI Assurance Proof of Concept This requirement is for a proof of concept project which will build on the work of Cyber Futures\. Key activities include building tools and frameworks to assess and assure AI systems effectively\. These tools will evaluate AI systems against key values such as fairness, safety, and resilience, ensuring they meet ethical standards and perform reliably under real-world conditions\. The project will demonstrate and apply AI testing techniques, such as stress testing and scenario analysis, to identify potential weaknesses and ensure robustness\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb02e67-07b3-4f79-848f-64837eafce39-864433)