--- title: "Intelligent Automation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0291a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0291a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0291a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0291a7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2021-07-28" --- # Intelligent Automation Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0291a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0291a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0291a7.json) ## Summary NHS Shared Business Services is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Intelligent Automation" project, classified under office automation software within the goods category. The procurement method is open, using a framework agreement, with the tender period scheduled to end on 25 August 2021 at 12:00 PM. The project aims to establish a framework that enables NHS organisations and other public sector bodies to procure a range of intelligent automation services and software. Interested suppliers are advised to submit their bids electronically. The location for delivery is within the UK, specifically Salford Quays (M50 2UW). This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software development, IT services, and automation solutions. Companies that specialise in intelligent automation, software licensing, and consultancy are well-suited to compete, particularly those able to provide innovative and efficient automation services to NHS organisations. The framework is designed to accommodate a maximum of 60 participants, which may promote a competitive landscape and opportunities for collaboration among industry stakeholders. ## Notice NHS SBS are looking to implement a framework 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. ### Lot Information Intelligent Automation Services This Lot allows Approved Organisations to procure Intelligent Automation Services from Consultancy and Implementation to on-going Support. This lot is designed for Approved Organisations who require the expertise and specialised support from Intelligent Automation service providers in setting up and implementing an in-house Intelligent Automation service for their organisation, with the end goal being to transfer the day to day running of Intelligent Automation back to the Approved Organisation. It is expected that Approved Organisations will procure such services and solutions on a project by project/requirement by requirement basis. Intelligent Automation Software & Licensing This lot allows Approved Organisations to procure 'off the shelf' Intelligent Automation Software and Licensing direct from software vendor Contractors. This lot is designed for Approved Organisations who have an already established or are building their own in-house Intelligent Automation function but require a compliant contractual route to purchasing further Intelligent Automation software, solutions and licenses. Add-on Software & Licensing to Intelligent Automation Under this lot, Contractors can supply the below Add-on software, licenses and solutions which interoperate within an Intelligent Automation ecosystem direct to Approved Organisations along with any associated professional support services Intelligent Automation as a Service (IAaaS) Intelligent Automation as a Service (IAaaS) is an outcome based, Managed Service solution whereby Approved Organisations can fully outsource their Intelligent Automation requirements to a third-party service provider. This lot is designed to make Intelligent Automation more accessible to Approved Organisations by allowing them to procure on an entirely outcome based/service consumption based, fixed price-per-process operating and commercial subscription model. It is designed for Approved Organisations who want to completely outsource the day to day running of an Intelligent Automation service and solution due to barriers to entry into this area such as funding and lack of internal expertise. This lot may also include 'Centre of Excellence as a service'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017895-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | 10 Feb 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | M50 2UW | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | SALFORDQU AYS | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | 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 - 48920000 - Office automation software package - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72212920 - Office automation software development services ## Release History - 28 Jul 2021 at 07:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017895-2021 - 20 Jul 2021 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017038-2021 - 9 Feb 2021 at 15:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002624-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/30400 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Notice/26660 - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/ - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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