Buying Generative AI in Government

Buying Generative AI in Government is a practical guide for public sector teams looking to move from ambition to implementation. It is designed for service owners, commercial teams, senior leaders and suppliers who need to understand how generative AI projects can be planned, procured and managed in practice.

Whilst some of the market context has evolved since its publication in summer 2024, the core questions remain highly relevant: how should teams define scope, manage risk, assess suppliers, protect data, fund experimentation and structure contracts for a fast-moving technology?

The report sets out five areas that matter most when buying generative AI: scope and risk appetite, finance and funding, supplier evaluation, data security and IP, and contract management. Across each area, it offers practical recommendations for helping worthwhile projects progress while avoiding overreach, lock-in or poorly governed adoption.

For organisations exploring how to buy, build or implement generative AI responsibly, the report remains a useful framework for asking the right questions before committing time, money or organisational change. 

Download the full report here.

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For any further information about the report and its contents, please do not hesitate to reach out to James Hutt (james@paradigmjunction.com), Ryan Shea (ryan@public.io) or Johnny Hugill (johnny@public.io).

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