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02 Jul 2026 at 22:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "BSW Procurement – AI Capability & Delivery SoW," aimed at enhancing their procurement operations with artificial intelligence tools, including Microsoft Copilot. The procurement falls under the services category and aligns with software consultancy services. The contract was awarded directly to Hudson & Hayes Ltd, a large firm based in London, without competition due to its below-threshold value. The procurement process encompassed a timeline from 7th April 2026 to 26th June 2026, with a total contract value of £54,000, where the gross amount stands at £45,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancies specializing in AI and software integration, particularly those offering expertise in healthcare procurement systems. Companies with a proven track record in delivering AI solutions can leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities in transforming public sector operations. As direct procurement was employed, businesses of a similar calibre to Hudson & Hayes Ltd—large and capable of handling central government contracts—would find themselves suitable candidates for future opportunities of this calibre.

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Notice Title

BSW Procurement - AI Capability & Delivery SoW

Notice Description

The Trust requires short-term specialist consultancy support to enable the BSW Procurement function to design, develop and trial the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Microsoft Copilot capabilities within NHS procurement operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062511-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUDSON & HAYES

Further Information

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