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AI-driven Content Management System

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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04 Sep 2025 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board recently completed a procurement process for an AI-driven Content Management System. This process was classified under system, storage, and content management software development services, located in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement employed a limited method without the prior publication of a call for competition, using the GCloud 14 framework. The contract was officially active from 27th June 2025, awarded to VerseOne Group Limited. The procurement fell under the services category, specifically targeting IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet services, and support, and has been structured to allow options within the constraints of the GCloud 14 framework.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses focused on IT services, particularly those that specialise in software development and support. SMEs with expertise in system storage and content management, as well as those involved in developing cloud-based solutions, would find this tender suitable for enhancing their growth within the public sector. By collaborating with a prominent public law body like NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, businesses can establish and solidify their presence in the healthcare technology market, acquiring both critical experience and exposure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI-driven Content Management System

Notice Description

Build new ICS main website, as well as additional microsites. Annual Support, Maintenance and Managed Cloud services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procured off gcloud14 framework

Options: up to maximum, permitted under GCloud 14 framework

Procurement Information

went through gcloud 14 framework selection process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053819-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,455 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.butt4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERSEONE GROUP

Further Information

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