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title: "Intelligent Automation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f29069d-a37d-48d9-8efe-dacb399dd26c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)"
published: "2021-08-09"
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# Intelligent Automation

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f29069d-a37d-48d9-8efe-dacb399dd26c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Intelligent Automation" is currently being conducted by NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) in the software package and information systems industry. The tender is classified under several categories, including IT services, software development, and office automation services. The tender was published on 15 July 2021, and it is in the open procurement stage, with the tender period closing on 19 August 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 18 October 2021 and continue until 17 October 2025, with delivery addresses including various locations in the United Kingdom and overseas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software development and IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in fields such as industry-specific software, optical character recognition, and voice recognition services. Competitive firms that can offer innovative solutions in office automation and related software packages will be well-suited to participate in this procurement, potentially leading to long-term collaborations with the NHS SBS and growth within the public sector market.

## Notice

Values shown are for the life of contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86dcd593-e224-4835-a848-20e64ac1b1b7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 17 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48920000 - Office automation software package
- 48983000 - Development software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software
- 72212000 - Programming services of application software
- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services
- 72212313 - Optical-character-recognition (OCR) software development services
- 72212314 - Voice recognition software development services
- 72212517 - IT software development services
- 72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems
- 72212920 - Office automation software development services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 72513000 - Office automation services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2021 at 09:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86dcd593-e224-4835-a848-20e64ac1b1b7
- 15 Jul 2021 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86dcd593-e224-4835-a848-20e64ac1b1b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86dcd593-e224-4835-a848-20e64ac1b1b7
  9th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38827&B=NHSSBS
  Full documentation is available on the NHS Shared Business Services EU-Supply e-tendering portal.

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