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AI Strategy & Gen AI Proof of Concept

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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15 Jul 2026 at 09:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "AI Strategy & Gen AI Proof of Concept" has reached the award stage, managed by the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This procurement aims to develop a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and a targeted Proof of Concept, categorised within IT services including consulting, software development, and support. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £99,202.50, and it covers the period from 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2027. The project is located in Nottingham, UK, under the East Midlands region, with postal code NG5 1PB. The award was made to ERNST & YOUNG LLP, a large-scale supplier, on 19 February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services to engage with public sector projects focused on cutting-edge technology such as AI. Businesses with experience in consulting and software development that cater to healthcare and public health sectors may find this an excellent opportunity for establishing or expanding their presence in the public procurement market. Additionally, the framework agreement indicates that SMEs are suitable to compete for such opportunities, potentially leading to further contracts of similar nature through established relationships with public sectors like the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Strategy & Gen AI Proof of Concept

Notice Description

To support the development of a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and a targeted Proof of Concept (PoC). Additional information: Mini competition under SBS10197 Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health (Lot 5 - IT Business Consulting),

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7fe35d5-c8ed-4eef-95d2-3884e3ffe961
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,202 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,202 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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