Equipping public officials with the knowledge and skills to effectively procure AI solutions is crucial for responsible and successful adoption

Public sector organisations are increasingly recognising the potential of AI to improve service delivery and efficiency. However, procuring AI solutions presents unique challenges, requiring a deep understanding of the technology and its rapidly evolving capabilities, ethical considerations, and procurement and contracting best practices. 

This is a new commercial and pre-commercial category for public sector procurement, and while there are digital commercial fundamentals and good practices that should be followed irrespective of the procured technology, there are some quite specific considerations when procuring AI capabilities.  

Posterity Global, with its expertise in public sector procurement and digital transformation, developed a comprehensive training programme specifically designed for public officials involved in AI procurement and managing contracts for AI solutions. 

Results

The training programme has been delivered to public officials resulting in:

• Participants gained a deeper understanding of AI and its potential applications in the public sector
• The programme fostered a strong understanding of the ethical implications of AI and the importance of responsible procurement
• Participants learned how to effectively navigate the complexities of AI procurement, ensuring compliance and social value for money
• The training empowered public officials to make informed decisions regarding the procurement and implementation of AI solutions
• A greater appreciation among participants of the importance of process-based governance frameworks and auditability, testing AI models and algorithmic transparency
• Recognition that teams developing and deploying AI capabilities should have a diverse mix of people, experience, expertise and disciplines, and decisions being made as a team
• Unanimous support for standards-based governance that optimises decision making at every stage of the commercial and pre-commercial cycle
• A growing community of interest and practice that provides a ‘safe space’ to share insights and lessons as they’re learned.

Let’s Build Better Procurement, Together

At Posterity Global, we work with public sector leaders who want procurement to be strategic, future-ready, and drive social value for money.

To hear more about our insights and how we could help you deliver, please get in touch

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