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title: "AI Innovation Partner"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# AI Innovation Partner

Buyer: ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fafe

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## Summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "AI Innovation Partner," aiming to establish a strategic partnership for AI-integrated projects in assurance, safety, and regulatory intelligence. The initiative falls under the services industry category, with a significant focus on technical services and software programming. Located in Wickford, United Kingdom, the procurement invites expressions of interest through a market engagement exercise by 23rd January 2026. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st April 2026, with an option for renewal. The procurement process will be conducted through the Atamis portal, and prospective suppliers are encouraged to engage early by registering and submitting a questionnaire by the given deadline.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for both SMEs and large enterprises in the technical and consultancy sectors to collaborate on innovative AI-driven projects. With a focus on data services, software consultancy, and technical services, businesses that excel in these areas will find this procurement particularly relevant. The contract value, estimated at £166,666.67, allows for substantial business growth potential, while the partnership's innovative objectives present an attractive proposition for enterprises looking to expand their footprint in AI technology application within the healthcare industry. The initiative prioritises engagement and collaboration, making it a perfect opportunity for businesses eager to drive forward both technological advancements and business development.

## Notice

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) (The Authority) wishes to establish a strategic innovation partnership(s) to deliver rapid demonstrator projects proving the role of AI in assurance, safety, and regulatory intelligence. The purpose of the market engagement is to gauge interest and connect with providers in the marketplace. The responses provided will be for information only and will not be assessed. The Authority welcomes engagement from SME's and large enterprises. Please register to the Atamis platform and download the guidance document for further information.

### Planning Information

The questionnaire will run on the Atamis portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome 
How to access the Questionnaire on the portal:
• Suppliers should register on the portal, if not already registered.
• To express an interest in this preliminary market engagement, search and select contract reference: C409021 Market Engagement – AI Innovation Partner(s)
• Please complete the questionnaire within the requirements section.
• Suppliers can contact the Atamis helpdesk at – support.health@atamis.co.uk or by calling 0800 9956035 for technical assistance when completing responses.
The closing time and date for the return of your responses is 12:00pm on 23rd January 2026. Responses received after this date may be considered at EPUTs discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085172-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WICKFORD |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS11 7XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Rettendon and Runwell |
| Westminster constituency | Maldon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 19:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085172-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085172-2025
  19th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.eput.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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