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AI automation for legal docs and sanction paper drafting

  • First published: 19 March 2026
  • Last modified: 19 March 2026
  • Version: 1

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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-066ec7
Published by:
Development Bank of Wales
Authority ID:
AA0555
Publication date:
19 March 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
UK5
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The Development Bank of Wales intends to award a contract for the provision of specialist AI consultancy services to support the automation of legal document generation and sanction paper drafting. The supplier will deliver an end‑to‑end AI‑enabled workflow covering design, prototyping, testing and operational rollout. This includes creating structured and repeatable AI‑augmented processes, establishing controls and guardrails, enabling modular “agent‑based” workflow steps, and refining outputs through real‑user testing. The work also includes a targeted half‑day readiness session to ensure users and governance stakeholders understand safe and responsible use, limitations, validation requirements, and escalation procedures.

The solution will expand on prototypes developed previously and will transform two must‑win internal workflows (legal work and sanction papers) into functional operational processes, enabling improved efficiency, quality, auditability and consistency across DBW teams.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

DBW00202.00

Procurement description

The Development Bank of Wales intends to award a contract for the provision of specialist AI consultancy services to support the automation of legal document generation and sanction paper drafting. The supplier will deliver an end‑to‑end AI‑enabled workflow covering design, prototyping, testing and operational rollout. This includes creating structured and repeatable AI‑augmented processes, establishing controls and guardrails, enabling modular “agent‑based” workflow steps, and refining outputs through real‑user testing. The work also includes a targeted half‑day readiness session to ensure users and governance stakeholders understand safe and responsible use, limitations, validation requirements, and escalation procedures.

The solution will expand on prototypes developed previously and will transform two must‑win internal workflows (legal work and sanction papers) into functional operational processes, enabling improved efficiency, quality, auditability and consistency across DBW teams.

Contracting authority

Development Bank of Wales

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Development Bank of Wales plc

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF10 4BZ

Country: Germany

Website: http://www.developmentbank.wales

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWM-6438-QYVP

Contact name: Leanne Millard

Email: leanne.millard@developmentbank.wales

Telephone: +442920801715

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Supplier

VisVira Limited

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Nazareth Chapel, Parc Gitto

Town/City: Llanelli

Postcode: SA14 9LA

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHQM-6786-WHYV

Email: andrea@visvira.ai

Type:

  • SME

Procedure

Procedure type

Direct award

Description of how these justifications apply

The Development Bank of Wales will proceed with a Direct Award under the Procurement Act 2023 due to the highly specialist and niche nature of the AI automation work, the absence of any suitable framework route, and the supplier’s successful delivery of the initial pilot phase. The supplier (VisVira) developed the original prototypes and holds unique technical and operational knowledge required to scale these workflows into fully operational, controlled, auditable AI‑enabled processes. Re‑tendering would cause delays exceeding the required start date (<12 weeks), introduce unnecessary duplication of work, and increase risk to DBW’s legal and sanctioning functions. A Direct Award represents the most efficient, compliant, and value‑for‑money route.

Direct award justification

Additional repeat extension partial replacement

Contract terms and risks

Description of risks to contract performance

N/A

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1 Status: Complete

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract

AI automation for legal docs and sanction paper drafting

ID: 1

Status: Pending

Related lots

1

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

26 March 2026, 23:59PM

Value

150000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

180000.00 GBP Including VAT

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

30 March 2026, 00:00AM to 30 March 2027, 23:59PM

Suppliers

  • GB-PPON-PHQM-6786-WHYV

Documents

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80000000 Education and training services Education

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
19 March 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK5
Version:
1
Authority name:
Development Bank of Wales
Publication date:
20 April 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK6
Version:
2
Authority name:
Development Bank of Wales
Publication date:
15 April 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK6
Version:
1
Authority name:
Development Bank of Wales
Publication date:
22 April 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK7
Version:
1
Authority name:
Development Bank of Wales

About the buyer

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Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
n/a

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