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 & LicensingThis 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 AutomationUnder 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
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- 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 20214 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
- Carolyn Lawton
- Contact Email
- carolyn.lawton1@nhs.net
- Contact Phone
- +44 07713079141
Buyer Location
- Locality
- M50 2UW
- Postcode
- SALFORDQU AYS
- Post Town
- 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
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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