Planning

AI Innovation Partner

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

19 Dec 2025 at 19:00

Summary of the contracting process

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "AI Innovation Partner," aiming to establish a strategic partnership for AI-integrated projects in assurance, safety, and regulatory intelligence. The initiative falls under the services industry category, with a significant focus on technical services and software programming. Located in Wickford, United Kingdom, the procurement invites expressions of interest through a market engagement exercise by 23rd January 2026. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st April 2026, with an option for renewal. The procurement process will be conducted through the Atamis portal, and prospective suppliers are encouraged to engage early by registering and submitting a questionnaire by the given deadline.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for both SMEs and large enterprises in the technical and consultancy sectors to collaborate on innovative AI-driven projects. With a focus on data services, software consultancy, and technical services, businesses that excel in these areas will find this procurement particularly relevant. The contract value, estimated at £166,666.67, allows for substantial business growth potential, while the partnership's innovative objectives present an attractive proposition for enterprises looking to expand their footprint in AI technology application within the healthcare industry. The initiative prioritises engagement and collaboration, making it a perfect opportunity for businesses eager to drive forward both technological advancements and business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Innovation Partner

Notice Description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) (The Authority) wishes to establish a strategic innovation partnership(s) to deliver rapid demonstrator projects proving the role of AI in assurance, safety, and regulatory intelligence. The purpose of the market engagement is to gauge interest and connect with providers in the marketplace. The responses provided will be for information only and will not be assessed. The Authority welcomes engagement from SME's and large enterprises. Please register to the Atamis platform and download the guidance document for further information.

Planning Information

The questionnaire will run on the Atamis portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome How to access the Questionnaire on the portal: • Suppliers should register on the portal, if not already registered. • To express an interest in this preliminary market engagement, search and select contract reference: C409021 Market Engagement – AI Innovation Partner(s) • Please complete the questionnaire within the requirements section. • Suppliers can contact the Atamis helpdesk at – support.health@atamis.co.uk or by calling 0800 9956035 for technical assistance when completing responses. The closing time and date for the return of your responses is 12:00pm on 23rd January 2026. Responses received after this date may be considered at EPUTs discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fafe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085172-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Megan Booth
Contact Email
megan.booth11@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WICKFORD
Postcode
SS11 7XX
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Rettendon and Runwell
Westminster Constituency
Maldon

Further Information

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