Tender

INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION (10137)

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Tender

09 Jan 2023 at 10:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services is inviting tenders for the procurement of Intelligent Automation services, software, and licensing. This Framework Agreement aims to enable NHS organisations and other public sector bodies in the UK to purchase Intelligent Automation solutions, supporting efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvement. The tender has an estimated value of £250 million and falls under the goods category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 22nd February 2023. The contract period is scheduled from 12th June 2023 to 12th June 2027.

This tender opportunity can benefit businesses dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value, with a significant weighting on these elements in the tender evaluation. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Companies specialising in Intelligent Automation services and software, particularly those focusing on sustainability, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity, which will provide a contractual vehicle for the adoption and implementation of Intelligent Automation across various public sector bodies in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION (10137)

Notice Description

Please see below the link to the tender on SAP ARIBA http://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/15074814 NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement that allows NHS organisations and other public sector bodies to purchase Intelligent Automation. The Intelligent Automation Framework intends to provide a contractual vehicle to support the adoption, implementation and on-going development of Intelligent Automation across Approved Organisations, offering access to services and software that will address a wide range of Intelligent Automation solutions. Intelligent Automation (IA) is a developing technology due to its capacity to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support The Framework will be structured using the following Lots; Lot 1 - Intelligent Automation Services Lot 2 - Intelligent Automation Software & Licensing Lot 3 - Intelligent Automation as a Service (IAaaS) We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. Please see below the link to the tender on SAP ARIBA http://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/15074814

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3adbcd52-336c-4bab-80d8-3b5d314fbad8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48920000 - Office automation software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jun 2023 - 12 Jun 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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