During the procurement process, both suppliers and the proposed AI systems are evaluated based on the requirements set out in the tender documents.
The supplier's value chain should be assessed, including all levels from manufacturer to supplier, any subcontractors involved, and how robust this value chain is. This involves considering ethical issues, as well as risk and vulnerability factors.
Organizations should consider how such developments could affect them, what actions might be required in such cases, and whether any preventive measures can be taken. It may also be advisable to regulate in the contract whether the agreement can be transferred to another supplier.