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AI Consultancy Contract

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Sep 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "AI Consultancy Contract" was managed by the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on introducing AI technologies into mental health services. This contract belongs to the IT services industry category and is based in Worthing, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, concluding with an active award status on 27th August 2025, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates included the tender period ending on 25th July 2025 and the contract period running from 28th July to 4th November 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in IT consultancy, specifically those experienced with AI technologies applied in healthcare settings. Although the procurement was not directly focused on SMEs or VCSEs, businesses of any size in this field could leverage such contracts to expand their market presence, especially those capable of integrating innovative technological solutions within existing health service frameworks. The supplier, Keystream Group Limited, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for this contract, providing a model for others looking to tap into similar public sector opportunities. 

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Notice Title

AI Consultancy Contract

Notice Description

A structured plan detailing how AI technologies will be introduced, tested, and integrated into existing mental health services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5ce8cc1-1d7c-4760-b228-e252a68d6616
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e95e83eb-8283-42fb-87fe-1772333e8f5e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£154,440 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 4 Nov 2025 1-6 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
SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Natalie Croft
Contact Email
natalie.croft@sabp.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1HS
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYSTREAM GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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