Planning

AI Adoption and Implementation Services

NHSBSA

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Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking AI Adoption and Implementation Services. This initiative aims to develop foundational AI capabilities, governance structures, and strategic playbooks, eventually leading to the creation of tangible AI-enabled products. The procurement, tagged with the CPV code 72300000 for data services, sets a value of £5,000,000 and is primarily focused on services. It is situated in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, with a key milestone being the engagement end date on 6th May 2026. The opportunity is structured within the DPS RM6200 AI framework, and further details can be mapped through market engagement notices shared via Contracts Finder.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data services and AI technology. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises, given its suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Companies with expertise in AI strategy development, process optimisation, and governance frameworks will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their portfolio and collaborate with NHSBSA. This tender is a gateway for businesses to influence the future of AI integration in public service operations, enabling innovation across the NHSBSA's strategic and operational domains.

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Notice Title

AI Adoption and Implementation Services

Notice Description

The scope of the services required is for a supplier to assist the NHSBSA with building AI foundations, our capability around processes, governance, structure, create our own playbook, define strategy. The second phase of work will be to build some tangible products that work as enables for future work. Additional information: DPS RM6200 AI framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b201f0ee-9218-4c64-aa37-f72a3bdf8372
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e759c81-3d54-4404-a093-00060d2d8169
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHSBSA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURN RIVERSIDE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE,
Postcode
NE15 8NY
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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