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ENHT - IBM Watson AI Artificial Intelligence Tool

EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST

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09 Apr 2025 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust has completed a selective procurement process for the IBM Watson AI Artificial Intelligence Tool under the NOE Total Technology Solutions Ref: NOEI.0552.0 Framework. The procurement, classified under the IT software package industry category, relates to providing goods and is located in England (postcode: AL8 6NS). The contract, awarded to SOFTCAT PLC for a value of £43,700, spans from 30th March 2025 to 29th March 2027. The award notice was published on 9th April 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the IT software sector, particularly those capable of delivering advanced AI tools and technologies. Although the procurement process was selective and specifically designed for larger firms, it signals potential subcontracting and collaboration opportunities for SMEs and other tech firms to engage with SOFTCAT PLC. Companies that can offer supplementary IT services or AI development could find opportunities for growth and expansion through association with this contract.

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Notice Title

ENHT - IBM Watson AI Artificial Intelligence Tool

Notice Description

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust award for IBM Watson AI Artificial Intelligence Tool via NOE Total Technology Solutions Ref: NOEI.0552.0 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-114c001e-25db-4e46-8c8f-39c7406b880c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b30b2c32-0e1e-4e1e-aa38-cc8f17587689
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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