ITEP1018 - AI Assurance Proof of Concept
National Highways · awarded 15 September 2025
Who
| Buyer | National Highways Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Supplier |
Kainos Software Ltd |
| Category | services |
| Classification | System quality assurance assessment and review services CPV 72225000 |
| Notice published | 18 September 2025 |
What it is for
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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