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title: "AI Lab Strategic Partner"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0eb62c58-a5c5-464d-a8e7-f620ee41c871"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2020-11-25"
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# AI Lab Strategic Partner

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0eb62c58-a5c5-464d-a8e7-f620ee41c871

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for the project titled "AI Lab Strategic Partner," aimed at providing strategic support to the NHSX AI Lab related to Covid-19 and business as usual (BAU). This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support, with a total contract value of £930,000. The procurement method utilised was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 13 February 2020 and concluded on 3 August 2020, with the tender period having ended on 20 November 2019.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the IT consulting and software development sectors, particularly those with experience in supporting healthcare initiatives or digital innovation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider similar tenders, as this project demonstrates the demand for agile and innovative solutions in public health. Businesses proficient in delivering strategic technology support may find themselves well-positioned to seize future opportunities in this expanding market.

## Notice

Strategic Support to NHSX AI Lab (Covid-19 and BAU)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13bd9795-2097-4ba5-a9a0-9cf6caa3920c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2020 - 3 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £930,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £930,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FACULTY SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 16:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13bd9795-2097-4ba5-a9a0-9cf6caa3920c
- 25 Nov 2020 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5822f5e-5777-4386-bdc6-87b9dbbc4068

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13bd9795-2097-4ba5-a9a0-9cf6caa3920c
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5822f5e-5777-4386-bdc6-87b9dbbc4068
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEN6/0kaTnU9wNgWLLxJYTBMojhhzPfT.5ORtpLRCzxpGj3s
  Signed RM1557.11-G-Cloud-11-Call-Off-Contract FS v1.3_Redacted

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