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title: "Clinical Artificial Intelligence (CAI) Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06001c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# Clinical Artificial Intelligence (CAI) Framework

Buyer: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06001c

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, based in London, is planning the procurement process for the establishment of an NHS Clinical Artificial Intelligence (CAI) Framework Agreement. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on software-related services in the healthcare industry. The procurement process is set to begin with a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to develop the framework, scheduled to conclude by 24th April 2026. Following this, future notices are expected in June 2026. The framework aims to facilitate innovation and direct awards for involved suppliers over its contract period, which spans from 1st October 2026 to 29th September 2034.

This tender anticipates significant opportunities for businesses specialised in medical software and AI technology, as it seeks innovative solutions for direct and indirect clinical support, including exchange platforms at NHS England. With a substantial estimated contract value of up to £1.2 billion, the CAI Framework provides a lucrative avenue for SMEs and established companies alike. Businesses capable of delivering advanced IT software packages, software-related services, and medical licensing solutions will find the framework well-suited to their expertise. Interested parties are encouraged to engage early with the NHS LPP through market opportunities listed in the Atamis Health Family Portal.

## Notice

This Pre-Market Engagement (PME) process is to allow the market the opportunity to assist, recommend and input into the development of NHS LPP's new Clinical Artificial Intelligence (CAI) Framework Agreement prior to the release of the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The CAI framework will compliantly allow for both innovation of products/solutions within the lifetime of the framework, as well as maintain a comprehensive direct award mechanism for all framework suppliers and contracting authorities, by utilising the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) Section 49 - Open Frameworks. Open Frameworks facilitate growth, utilising this route to market enables NHS LPP's ability to correspond to the increased demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) enablement across both the NHS and social care. The framework will be split into three lots: Direct Clinical Support, Indirect Clinical Support and NHS England's Federated Data Platform Solution Exchange (FDP SX). To participate, please search the live opportunities within the Atamis Health Family Portal, reference: C432964. https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

### Planning Information

This Pre-Market Engagement (PME) process is to allow the market the opportunity to assist, recommend and input into the development of NHS LPP’s new Clinical Artificial Intelligence (CAI) Framework Agreement prior to the release of the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The CAI framework will compliantly allow for both innovation of products/solutions within the lifetime of the framework, as well as maintain a comprehensive direct award mechanism for all framework suppliers and contracting authorities, by utilising the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) Section 49 – Open Frameworks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027140-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 29 Sep 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Postcode area | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| 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
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 48218000 - License management software package
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 09:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027140-2026
- 6 Jan 2026 at 13:44 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000680-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027140-2026
  25th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000680-2026
  6th January 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lpp.nhs.uk/

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