Award

Synthesasia AI License renewal

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

29 Aug 2025 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the renewal of the Synthesasia AI License by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is complete, as indicated in the award stage dated 29 August 2025. The tender, titled "Synthesasia AI License renewal," belongs to the Software package and information systems industry category. Located at Cobalt Business Park, North Shields, England, this process was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement initiated with the tender and concluded with the award to Softcat plc, effective from 16 April 2025 to 15 April 2026. The contract is valued at £26,315.79.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in AI and digital services to explore similar projects in the healthcare sector, particularly those SMEs and VCSEs suited to offer robust software solutions. Companies focusing on software package development and information systems can find potential growth by delivering innovative solutions that meet the technological needs of healthcare organisations like Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Being part of framework agreements can facilitate easier entry into contracts, providing streamlined pathways to engage with public sector requirements.

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Notice Title

Synthesasia AI License renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of existing AI License for L&D & digital services. Renewed via softcat plc using SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 Digital Workplace Solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9922565f-ffe4-43c5-9da3-4e2366802fe6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd9c098-d15d-467c-aab9-190fe068e242
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, VCSE
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
£26,315 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,315 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2025 - 15 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Tyler McGough
Contact Email
tyler.mcgough@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07971 673100

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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