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title: "NHS AI Lab Discovery contract with BJSS"
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# NHS AI Lab Discovery contract with BJSS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05377f92-c455-4d2e-87e3-a7c73edda250

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) for the NHS AI Lab Discovery project with BJSS. This tender is classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a total contract value of £413,170. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 5th November 2020 to 8th April 2021, and the project aims to complete a discovery exercise within 22 weeks to identify requirements for a National Imaging Platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in IT consulting and software development, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions in healthcare technology. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) would be well-placed to compete, given their capacity for agility and tailored services. The discovery nature of the contract suggests that stakeholders are looking for creative input and collaborative partnerships to address critical success factors in the development of the National Imaging Platform.

## Notice

To undertake a cross-sectoral discovery exercise to identify the stakeholder informed requirements and critical success factors for the procurement of a National Imaging Platform. Estimated project duration of 22 weeks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1067936-fd8a-49e7-bb99-de9be12f36f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2020 - 8 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £413,170 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £413,170 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BJSS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2021 at 20:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1067936-fd8a-49e7-bb99-de9be12f36f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1067936-fd8a-49e7-bb99-de9be12f36f0
  15th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kI4T/hBoVBrMBDdaHaV6AAygbN57Y1lRvYoigyQfvcBAG4LY
  NHS AI Lab_ AI Imaging Discovery Partner_Final_Redacted

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