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Healthcare AI Solutions

NHS Shared Business Services

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28 May 2026 at 13:23

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11 May 2026 at 14:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services Limited, located in London, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for the Healthcare AI Solutions initiative, aimed at advancing healthcare through artificial intelligence technologies. This open procurement process, advertised on 28th May 2026, is in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 7th July 2026. Covering goods under an open framework agreement, this initiative spans across the NHS and the wider public sector, focusing on innovation in medical imaging, pathological diagnosis, operational efficiency, and more, with an aim to deliver improved health outcomes and enhance healthcare research. The framework agreement period is expected to commence on 26th May 2027.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AI technologies, medical software, and diagnostic equipment, particularly those qualified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The tender is structured into different lots, including Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Pathological Diagnosis, and Operational Efficiency, offering diverse entry points for companies capable of delivering specialized solutions. By participating, businesses can drive innovation, scale their operations in the healthcare sector, and contribute to enhancing NHS service delivery, thereby expanding their market presence and operational capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Healthcare AI Solutions

Notice Description

The Open Framework is intended to serve as a strategic vehicle for the efficient, legally compliant, and scalable procurement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies across the NHS and the wider Public Sector. This initiative recognises the transformative potential of AI in addressing current and emerging healthcare challenges, from improving diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making to streamlining operational processes. Through this Open Framework, Approved Organisations will be able to access cutting-edge AI solutions that are safe, interoperable, and tailored to meet local and national health priorities. The ultimate aim is to support the delivery of improved health outcomes for patients, empower healthcare professionals with advanced tools, and accelerate progress in medical research and innovation. At the same time, the Open Framework seeks to drive greater value for money, reduce duplication in procurement efforts, and enable consistent standards for implementation, governance, and digital maturity across the system.

Lot Information

Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

This Lot includes AI-powered radiology tools, medical imaging diagnostic platforms, and integrated imaging software solutions designed to support clinical decision-making and image-based diagnostics. Solutions must enable accurate and cost-effective screening and diagnostics through: - High-resolution imaging data to ensure diagnostic precision - Secure transmission of imaging data to facilitate AI-driven workflows - Support for AI-based detection, segmentation, diagnosis, and analysis of digitised medical images. All solutions should demonstrate the ability to enhance diagnostic accuracy, improve clinical efficiency, and integrate seamlessly into existing healthcare imaging systems.

Pathological Diagnosis and Early Detection and Preventative Healthcare

This Lot covers solutions that support pathology workflows, AI-assisted diagnostic tools and platforms or software designed for early detection and preventative healthcare. These solutions should: - Enhance pathology workflows through automation and digitisation - Support clinical decision-making with AI-driven insights and diagnostics - Enable early detection of diseases to support preventative care strategies - Integrate effectively with existing laboratory information systems and clinical environments

Virtual and Robotic Health

This Lot covers innovative solutions that are transforming the healthcare landscape by enhancing clinical capabilities, improving patient care, and driving operational efficiency. These solutions, powered by advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and machine learning (ML), are specifically designed to assist healthcare providers in delivering more precise, efficient, and scalable services. - These solutions help automate clinical tasks and provide support for healthcare professionals, improving accuracy and workflow efficiency. - Robotics and AI-driven systems that streamline medication dispensing, reducing human error and increasing medication safety.

Predictive Analytics

This Lot supports platforms and software tools that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) for forecasting patient outcomes, healthcare trends and broader public sector needs. The goal is to improve patient care, optimise resource management and achieve significant cost savings. Predictive analytics platforms in healthcare harness both real-time and historical data, including patient records, medical imaging, lab results and environmental factors. By identifying patterns, making accurate predictions, and recommending data-driven actions, these platforms can enable healthcare providers to anticipate and address potential health risks before they escalate. AI predictive analytics can be a powerful tool for governments and public institutions to optimise decision-making and enhance service delivery. By leveraging AI to predict trends and outcomes.

Research, Innovation and Development

This lot supports opportunity to advance medical knowledge, enhance patient care, and transform the way healthcare services are delivered. Through the integration of innovative AI technologies, including synthetic data generation, federated learning, and clinical validation, healthcare organisations can unlock new capabilities to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs and streamline healthcare processes.

Operational Efficiency

This Lot covers platforms designed to enable data capture, analytics, and workflow automation to drive operational efficiencies within NHS and public sector environments. These solutions are focused on enhancing service delivery, reducing costs and improving patient or citizen outcomes. By enabling efficient data management, real-time reporting and workflow automation, these platforms streamline operations, reduce the administrative burden and improve overall service delivery. Achieving operational efficiency is essential in healthcare and public sector environments to enhance service provision, minimise operational overheads and improve productivity across the organisation.

Advisory and Specialised support

This Lot provides strategic consultancy, deployment and integration services to help organisations evaluate, plan and implement artificial intelligent solutions. Services should cover needs analysis, solution architecture, business case development, vendor selection support and regulatory guidance aligned with NHS digital strategies.

Combined Solutions

This Lot covers the provision of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that deliver bundle services or comprehensive workflows. AI solutions provided under this Lot should ensure a seamless, integrated approach, delivering all the necessary components required for Approved Organisations. This Lot is ideal for organisations seeking a comprehensive, integrated AI solution that supports end-to-end workflows and delivers measurable outcomes across their operations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050314-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

48 - Software package and information systems

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

48180000 - Medical software package

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72212330 - Scheduling and productivity software development services

72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services

72300000 - Data services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

75100000 - Administration services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£750,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 May 2027 - 11 May 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2030-05-12

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Shared Business Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1A 7BL
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Within
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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