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WRN25-011 MSC AI implementation in Healthcare

BLACK COUNTRY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Aug 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Wolverhampton has recently completed the tender process for a project titled "WRN25-011 MSC AI Implementation in Healthcare". This procurement falls under the "services" category within the healthcare industry and specifically focuses on the implementation of a specific AI course. The procurement method was direct, with the details indicating it was below the threshold and conducted without competition under a light-touch regime. The contract was awarded to the University of Birmingham, and the project commenced on 17th July 2025, with an expected completion date of 31st March 2026. The contract includes the possibility of an extension until 30th April 2026. The procurement stage is complete, and the award was finalised on 5th August 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for those in the field of AI and healthcare services. The contract, valued at approximately £10,995 (net), underscores a demand for university-level adult education services. Businesses proficient in AI implementation and those capable of collaborating with healthcare institutions stand to benefit. Moreover, organisations with the expertise to deliver advanced educational programmes in AI for medical applications will find this project aligns well with their growth objectives. Given the direct procurement method used, future similar opportunities in the sector may favour established institutions or businesses with proven expertise.

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Notice Title

WRN25-011 MSC AI implementation in Healthcare

Notice Description

Specific AI implementation in healthcare course.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0581e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046273-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACK COUNTRY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Emma Marshall
Contact Email
bchft.procurementteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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