--- title: "INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION (10137)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cef9443e-5c2b-43d8-bcfc-3c04140e2783" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cef9443e-5c2b-43d8-bcfc-3c04140e2783" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cef9443e-5c2b-43d8-bcfc-3c04140e2783.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cef9443e-5c2b-43d8-bcfc-3c04140e2783.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2023-01-09" --- # INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION (10137) Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cef9443e-5c2b-43d8-bcfc-3c04140e2783 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cef9443e-5c2b-43d8-bcfc-3c04140e2783) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cef9443e-5c2b-43d8-bcfc-3c04140e2783.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services is inviting tenders for the procurement of Intelligent Automation services, software, and licensing. This Framework Agreement aims to enable NHS organisations and other public sector bodies in the UK to purchase Intelligent Automation solutions, supporting efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvement. The tender has an estimated value of £250 million and falls under the goods category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 22nd February 2023. The contract period is scheduled from 12th June 2023 to 12th June 2027. This tender opportunity can benefit businesses dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value, with a significant weighting on these elements in the tender evaluation. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Companies specialising in Intelligent Automation services and software, particularly those focusing on sustainability, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity, which will provide a contractual vehicle for the adoption and implementation of Intelligent Automation across various public sector bodies in the UK. ## Notice Please see below the link to the tender on SAP ARIBA http://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/15074814 NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement that allows NHS organisations and other public sector bodies to purchase Intelligent Automation. The Intelligent Automation Framework intends to provide a contractual vehicle to support the adoption, implementation and on-going development of Intelligent Automation across Approved Organisations, offering access to services and software that will address a wide range of Intelligent Automation solutions. Intelligent Automation (IA) is a developing technology due to its capacity to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support The Framework will be structured using the following Lots; Lot 1 - Intelligent Automation Services Lot 2 - Intelligent Automation Software & Licensing Lot 3 - Intelligent Automation as a Service (IAaaS) We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. Please see below the link to the tender on SAP ARIBA http://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/15074814 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3adbcd52-336c-4bab-80d8-3b5d314fbad8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jun 2023 - 12 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000,000 | | 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 | | Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP2 7AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Adeyfield East | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48920000 - Office automation software package ## Release History - 9 Jan 2023 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3adbcd52-336c-4bab-80d8-3b5d314fbad8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3adbcd52-336c-4bab-80d8-3b5d314fbad8 9th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/15074814 - https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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