Planning

AI Theatre Planning

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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Planning

19 Feb 2026 at 16:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is set to launch a tender titled "AI Theatre Planning" under the services category, with a focus on IT software development. This procurement pertains to the deployment of a Theatre Productivity application, utilising AI services, within the Trust's FDP tenant. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the milestone for market engagement scheduled to be completed by 20 March 2026. The application aims to improve theatre productivity through real-time analytics and predictive performance metrics, which signifies its vital importance to the healthcare operations in Leicester, UK.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for software development businesses, particularly those experienced in AI and healthcare solutions. SMEs are deemed suitable for this tender, expanding the competitive landscape. The project, valued at £1.2 million gross, offers room for growth through features such as real-time data insights and predictive analytics, allowing businesses specialising in IT software and healthcare innovation to showcase their capabilities. It is an excellent opening for businesses to engage in the co-design and deployment of cutting-edge solutions alongside the operational, clinical, and improvement teams of University Hospitals of Leicester and UHN Group.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Theatre Planning

Notice Description

UHL & UHN Group requires the Provision of the AI Services relate to the provision of a Theatre Productivity application built on the FDP canonical data model and deployed entirely within the Trusts' FDP tenant. The Group is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to deliver an AI services pilot that includes the design, deployment, and early-use evaluation of a real time, predictive theatre productivity platform.

Planning Information

UHL & UHN Group requires the Provision of the AI Services relate to the provision of a Theatre Productivity application built on the FDP canonical data model and deployed entirely within the Trusts’ FDP tenant. The Group is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to deliver an AI services pilot that includes the design, deployment, and early-use evaluation of a real time, predictive theatre productivity platform, including these product capabilities: Product Capabilities in Scope of Pilot: • Real time, historical & forecast theatre performance metrics (utilisation, delays, overruns, cancellations) • AI powered predictive & prescriptive analytics (identifying risks, recommending operational actions) • Interactive dashboards tailored to clinicians, ops teams, and execs • Benchmarking across sites & specialties to identify unwarranted variation • Early Warning System for late starts, overruns, utilisation risks • Outlier detection (repeated delays, underused theatres) • Planned vs Actual auto matching to surface operational variances quickly • Impact tracking to measure which interventions work • Conversation AI for generating custom insights • Digital twin for demand, schedule, attendance • Seamless FDP integration using UHL & UHN canonical data model • Standardised definitions & metrics to support consistent decision making • Employ and train users; and provide change management support for successful adoption including but not limited to communications, SOPs, training, floor-walking, post-go live support Services in Scope of Pilot: • Co-design with UHL & UHN Theatre Operational, Clinical, and Improvement teams • Deployment within UHL & UHN FDP tenant • Governance & assurance activities (NHSE IG, UHL & UHN Tech Design Assurance, IG, Cyber, clinical safety, and AI Governance) • Operational improvement support and KPI baseline setup • Product development to MVP and incremental feature releases (subject to scoping and timelines agreed to by project team) • Evaluation of benefits jointly with UHL & UHN • Training, user adoption support, and theatre operational enablement • Participation in NHSE FDP solution exchange

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06588a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015402-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Peter Burlingham-Hall
Contact Email
peter.burlinghamhall@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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