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title: "Provision of Subject Matter Expert to support the development of NHS South Central and West (SCW)'s Automation Accelerator Programme - specialist in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning"
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# Provision of Subject Matter Expert to support the development of NHS South Central and West (SCW)'s Automation Accelerator Programme - specialist in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3641795b-7a17-4040-bc69-4ecd05c65dc3

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of Subject Matter Expert to support the development of NHS SCW's Automation Accelerator Programme," focusing on specialised software development in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The contract, valued at £29,750 excluding VAT, is intended to commence from 1st April 2021 for an initial period of three months, with an option for a 12-month extension. This procurement was conducted under the selective method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 12 framework, with the tender period concluding on 18th February 2021. The services are to be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London and the South East.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in AI and machine learning, to engage with the NHS and expand their business capabilities. Businesses that specialise in the development of industry-specific software solutions and possess relevant technical skills will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The awarded supplier, T-IMPACT LIMITED, secured the contract due to their alignment with the specified requirements, highlighting the potential for similar firms to contribute to this innovative programme aimed at enhancing cognitive insights within the NHS.

## Notice

NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) is awarding a call off contract for specialist software development to support the development of SCW's Automation Accelerator programme, Automation Academy and Centre of Excellence. The development resource will be a specialist, particularly in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to enable collaborative development of scalable automations designed specifically to enable greater cognitive insights. The contract is being awarded following a selection processing using the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 12 framework. The contract was expected to start on 1st April 2021 and be for an initial period of three months with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The resource will be called off from the contract as needed but the maximum permissible contract value is PS29,750 excl.VAT. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3de3e422-4366-43ac-80a2-539c1e89c3f0 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,750 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | T-IMPACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2021 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3de3e422-4366-43ac-80a2-539c1e89c3f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3de3e422-4366-43ac-80a2-539c1e89c3f0
  14th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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