AI procurement software built for fair and defensible evaluation

AWARD® is AI-powered procurement software designed to improve evaluation quality, reduce bias, and support confident decision making in major procurement projects.

Rather than automating judgement or replacing assessors, AWARD® applies practical AI directly within evaluation workflows to help teams produce clearer, more objective, and more defensible outcomes.

What makes AWARD® AI procurement software different

Most AI procurement software focuses on automation, sourcing speed, or data aggregation.

AWARD® is different. Its AI capability is designed specifically to support the most critical and scrutinised part of procurement evaluation.

AWARD® helps assessors write better rationales, maintain professional tone, and reduce the risk of challenge, while keeping full human control over every decision.

How AWARD® uses AI in procurement

AWARD® includes a live AI capability called Evaluator Assist – Assessor Response Sentiment Analysis.

Evaluator Assist supports assessors as they write evaluation rationales by reviewing responses in real time and suggesting improvements where needed.

What Evaluator Assist does

  • Automatically reviews written rationale responses
  • Identifies emotive or biased language
  • Suggests improvements for clarity, tone, and professionalism
  • Supports consistency across evaluators and panels
  • Improves the quality of evaluation records

What Evaluator Assist does not do

  • It does not replace assessor judgement
  • It does not overwrite or edit text automatically
  • It does not make scoring decisions

Assessors remain fully in control at all times.

Practical AI built into real evaluation workflows

Evaluator Assist operates directly within AWARD® as part of the evaluation process.

There are no additional tools, no separate interfaces, and no extra steps required. Suggestions appear automatically after a short delay, allowing assessors to review and decide whether to apply them.

This approach ensures AI supports the evaluation process without disrupting it.

AI you can trust in regulated procurement

AWARD® is used in high scrutiny procurement environments where transparency and defensibility matter.

The AI capability within AWARD® is designed to align with these requirements.

  • AI operates as an assistive capability, not a decision maker
  • All suggestions are visible and optional
  • Full audit trails and evaluation records are maintained
  • Human accountability remains central

This makes AWARD® suitable public sector and other regulated procurement contexts.

Proven experience with AI in procurement

Evaluator Assist is the production evolution of an AI capability first demonstrated publicly during an AI in Procurement webinar, where an early prototype was shown supporting evaluator rationale writing.

That early work informed the released capability now available in AWARD®, ensuring the AI is grounded in real procurement practice rather than theory.

Benefits of AI procurement software focused on evaluation quality

Using AWARD® with AI support helps organisations achieve

  • Clearer and more consistent evaluation rationales
  • Reduced risk of bias or emotive language
  • Improved confidence in moderation and review
  • Stronger defensibility in the event of challenge
  • Better outcomes in high-risk, high-value procurements

Who AWARD® is designed for

AWARD® is used by organisations running major procurement projects, including

It is particularly suited to procurements where evaluation quality, transparency, and auditability are critical.

See AI procurement software in action

If you would like to see how AI is applied in AWARD® to support evaluation quality and defensible decision making, we would be happy to show you.

Frequently Asked Questions about AI Procurement Software

What is AI procurement software?

AI procurement software uses artificial intelligence to support procurement processes, from evaluation to decision support, while maintaining human oversight.

How does AWARD® help with procurement evaluations?

AWARD®’s Evaluator Assist guides assessors in writing clearer, more objective evaluation rationales, reduces bias, and ensures consistent documentation.

Is AI procurement software suitable for regulated environments?

Yes. AWARD® is designed for public sector, defence, and other highly regulated procurement contexts, with full audit trails and optional AI suggestions.

Does AI make the final scoring decisions?

No. AWARD® only assists assessors; all decisions remain fully under human control.

Can AWARD® support multiple evaluators?

Yes. Evaluator Assist ensures consistency across panels, helping organisations maintain high evaluation standards even with multiple assessors.

See AI Procurement Software in Action

If you would like to see how AWARD® applies AI to support evaluation quality and defensible decision making, we would be happy to demonstrate the solution – please register your interest.