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Intelligent Automation

NHS Shared Business Services

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

28 Jul 2021 at 08:38

Tender Notice
Tender

20 Jul 2021 at 11:53

Tender Notice
Planning

09 Feb 2021 at 15:05

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Intelligent Automation" project, classified under office automation software within the goods category. The procurement method is open, using a framework agreement, with the tender period scheduled to end on 25 August 2021 at 12:00 PM. The project aims to establish a framework that enables NHS organisations and other public sector bodies to procure a range of intelligent automation services and software. Interested suppliers are advised to submit their bids electronically. The location for delivery is within the UK, specifically Salford Quays (M50 2UW).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software development, IT services, and automation solutions. Companies that specialise in intelligent automation, software licensing, and consultancy are well-suited to compete, particularly those able to provide innovative and efficient automation services to NHS organisations. The framework is designed to accommodate a maximum of 60 participants, which may promote a competitive landscape and opportunities for collaboration among industry stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Intelligent Automation

Notice Description

NHS SBS are looking to implement a framework 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.

Lot Information

Intelligent Automation Services

This Lot allows Approved Organisations to procure Intelligent Automation Services from Consultancy and Implementation to on-going Support. This lot is designed for Approved Organisations who require the expertise and specialised support from Intelligent Automation service providers in setting up and implementing an in-house Intelligent Automation service for their organisation, with the end goal being to transfer the day to day running of Intelligent Automation back to the Approved Organisation. It is expected that Approved Organisations will procure such services and solutions on a project by project/requirement by requirement basis.

Intelligent Automation Software & Licensing

This lot allows Approved Organisations to procure 'off the shelf' Intelligent Automation Software and Licensing direct from software vendor Contractors. This lot is designed for Approved Organisations who have an already established or are building their own in-house Intelligent Automation function but require a compliant contractual route to purchasing further Intelligent Automation software, solutions and licenses.

Add-on Software & Licensing to Intelligent Automation

Under this lot, Contractors can supply the below Add-on software, licenses and solutions which interoperate within an Intelligent Automation ecosystem direct to Approved Organisations along with any associated professional support services

Intelligent Automation as a Service (IAaaS)

Intelligent Automation as a Service (IAaaS) is an outcome based, Managed Service solution whereby Approved Organisations can fully outsource their Intelligent Automation requirements to a third-party service provider. This lot is designed to make Intelligent Automation more accessible to Approved Organisations by allowing them to procure on an entirely outcome based/service consumption based, fixed price-per-process operating and commercial subscription model. It is designed for Approved Organisations who want to completely outsource the day to day running of an Intelligent Automation service and solution due to barriers to entry into this area such as funding and lack of internal expertise. This lot may also include 'Centre of Excellence as a service'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0291a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017895-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48920000 - Office automation software package

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

72212920 - Office automation software development services

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
28 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
M50 2UW
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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