Evaluation & Due Diligence
Independent review of an AI initiative, vendor or system before you commit resources. We look at technical and organisational feasibility, data readiness, system limitations, and the human oversight and operational risks involved.
Who this is for
Startups and SMEs assessing a vendor, a proposed solution or their own first AI initiative.
Enterprises deciding whether to scale a pilot, select a platform or continue an investment.
Boards and investors who need an independent view of an AI-related decision, acquisition or portfolio company.
Public institutions assessing options, accountability and operational risk before procurement or deployment.
Questions and decisions we help address
Is this initiative technically and organisationally feasible for us?
Is our data ready, and what would it take to make it ready?
Does this vendor or solution do what is claimed, and how does it compare with alternatives?
What are the system's limitations, and by which criteria should we evaluate it?
What human oversight, monitoring and operational controls are needed?
Are the assumptions behind this business case sound?
What an engagement can cover
Feasibility review: technical approach, organisational capability, dependencies and timeline.
Data readiness assessment: availability, quality, access, governance and gaps.
Vendor and solution assessment: claims, evidence, architecture, lock-in and exit options.
Definition of evaluation criteria and review of test results or pilot evidence.
Review of human oversight, monitoring and operational risks.
An independent second opinion on a business case or investment decision.
Potential outputs
Outputs are agreed to fit the engagement. Examples include an independent assessment report with findings and recommendations, a vendor or solution comparison against agreed criteria, a data readiness summary with prioritised gaps, or a risk and oversight review.
The scope, assessment criteria and outputs are agreed for each engagement. Where relevant, we help you frame the questions to put to your legal, technical and procurement teams.