Award

Amazon Master Content License Agreement

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

16 Oct 2019 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has recently awarded the "Amazon Master Content License Agreement," aimed at utilising content from the NHS website to enhance the accuracy of health-related queries answered by Amazon's Alexa voice service. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and is classified as a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 14 December 2018 and extends until 15 October 2024, covering various delivery locations including the United Kingdom and beyond. The award notice was published on 16 October 2019.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, data integration, and health information services to expand their operations. Companies with a focus on creating digital content, particularly in health technology, will find that their expertise aligns well with the objectives of this contract. As the procurement process was limited to a single bidder, it opens up avenues for other organisations to establish competitive offerings for future initiatives that may arise as the agreement progresses.

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Notice Title

Amazon Master Content License Agreement

Notice Description

This agreement is about using content from the NHS website to provide reliable and informative answers to basic health questions asked to Amazon's virtual assistant voice service, Alexa. This contract is an open ended agreement and future notices will be published if the agreement is still in place when this contracts notice expires.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919533b2-4d46-4c72-bf2b-4e320cff572e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2018 - 15 Oct 2024 Over 5 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMAZON DIGITAL SERVICES LLC LICENSOR

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