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Data and AI Training Licences

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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16 Dec 2025 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the NHS Business Services Authority, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, involves the acquisition of "Data and AI Training Licences" for use across the organisation. This initiative falls under the industry category of IT software packages, specifically targeting goods provision. The tender process has reached the award stage with the procurement method being direct and below threshold, indicating no competition. The contract commenced on 3rd December 2025 and continues until 30th November 2026, with the contract signed on 2nd December 2025. The final contract value is £44,097.12, not inclusive of VAT. The supplier for this tender is DataCamp, Inc., a large-scale organisation headquartered in New York, United States.

This procurement represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data and AI training solutions, particularly those with capabilities in software development and IT service provision. Organisations with expertise in providing such tailored training software could find similar public sector projects lucrative. It would be beneficial for businesses with a focus on technological innovation and training solutions to monitor similar tenders, as direct procurement without competition offers prospects for streamlined contract negotiations and rapid market entry.

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Notice Title

Data and AI Training Licences

Notice Description

Licences for Data and AI Training Software for use across the NHS Business Services Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f72b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083552-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,097 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Commercial Services
Contact Email
commercialservicesteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATACAMP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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