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title: "AI Strategy & Gen AI Proof of Concept"
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# AI Strategy & Gen AI Proof of Concept

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f3bd3cc-43c6-40a7-aa37-246d664901e6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "AI Strategy & Gen AI Proof of Concept" has reached the award stage, managed by the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This procurement aims to develop a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and a targeted Proof of Concept, categorised within IT services including consulting, software development, and support. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £99,202.50, and it covers the period from 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2027. The project is located in Nottingham, UK, under the East Midlands region, with postal code NG5 1PB. The award was made to ERNST & YOUNG LLP, a large-scale supplier, on 19 February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services to engage with public sector projects focused on cutting-edge technology such as AI. Businesses with experience in consulting and software development that cater to healthcare and public health sectors may find this an excellent opportunity for establishing or expanding their presence in the public procurement market. Additionally, the framework agreement indicates that SMEs are suitable to compete for such opportunities, potentially leading to further contracts of similar nature through established relationships with public sectors like the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

## Notice

To support the development of a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and a targeted Proof of Concept (PoC). Additional information: Mini competition under SBS10197 Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health (Lot 5 - IT Business Consulting),

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7fe35d5-c8ed-4eef-95d2-3884e3ffe961 |
| 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 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,202 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,202 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Sherwood |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## 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 Jul 2026 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7fe35d5-c8ed-4eef-95d2-3884e3ffe961

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7fe35d5-c8ed-4eef-95d2-3884e3ffe961
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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