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title: "AI Adoption and Implementation Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHSBSA"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# AI Adoption and Implementation Services

Buyer: NHSBSA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b201f0ee-9218-4c64-aa37-f72a3bdf8372

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking AI Adoption and Implementation Services. This initiative aims to develop foundational AI capabilities, governance structures, and strategic playbooks, eventually leading to the creation of tangible AI-enabled products. The procurement, tagged with the CPV code 72300000 for data services, sets a value of £5,000,000 and is primarily focused on services. It is situated in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, with a key milestone being the engagement end date on 6th May 2026. The opportunity is structured within the DPS RM6200 AI framework, and further details can be mapped through market engagement notices shared via Contracts Finder.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data services and AI technology. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises, given its suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Companies with expertise in AI strategy development, process optimisation, and governance frameworks will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their portfolio and collaborate with NHSBSA. This tender is a gateway for businesses to influence the future of AI integration in public service operations, enabling innovation across the NHSBSA's strategic and operational domains.

## Notice

The scope of the services required is for a supplier to assist the NHSBSA with building AI foundations, our capability around processes, governance, structure, create our own playbook, define strategy. The second phase of work will be to build some tangible products that work as enables for future work. Additional information: DPS RM6200 AI framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e759c81-3d54-4404-a093-00060d2d8169 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHSBSA |
| Locality | NEWBURN RIVERSIDE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 13:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e759c81-3d54-4404-a093-00060d2d8169

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e759c81-3d54-4404-a093-00060d2d8169
  24th April 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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