An AI-powered tool that improves government major project delivery by automatically analysing thousands of documents to help detect problems earlier, enabling timely interventions that keep critical projects on track.

Scout transforms project monitoring by leveraging cutting-edge AI to analyse review document sets in under 5 minutes. The system begins by processing incoming documents, breaking them into manageable segments and generating AI summaries. These are stored in a vector database for efficient retrieval and analysis.

At its core, Scout operates through two integrated modules.

The Review module examines project documents against IPA guidelines, providing reviewers with precise citations to verify its findings. The Detect module identifies patterns and connections across different documents, helping spot potential issues before they escalate. To ensure reliability, Scout grounds all its assessments in IPA Assurance review handbooks. The system prioritises its findings to prevent information overload, presenting reviewers with the most relevant and certain points first. However, Scout is designed to support, not replace, the expertise of IPA assessors. By providing direct links to the specific document pages used to form its conclusions, Scout equips assessors with the best tools to focus on what matters, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions.

The entire system operates on secure Cabinet Office cloud infrastructure, maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive project information while enabling efficient analysis and collaboration.