Official UK procurement notice
Healthcare AI Solutions · UK public procurement notice
Authority: NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS & healthcare)
What is being bought8 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe Open Framework is intended to serve as a strategic vehicle for the efficient, legally compliant, and scalable procurement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies across the NHS and the wider Public Sector. This initiative recognises the transformative potential of AI in addressing current and emerging healthcare challenges, from improving diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making to streamlining operational processes. Through this Open Framework, Approved Organisations will be able to access cutting-edge AI solutions that are safe, interoperable, and tailored to meet local and national health priorities. The ultimate aim is to support the delivery of improved health outcomes for patients, empower healthcare professionals with advanced tools, and accelerate progress in medical research and innovation. At the same time, the Open Framework seeks to drive greater value for money, reduce duplication in procurement efforts, and enable consistent standards for implementation, governance, and digital maturity across the system.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 12 May 2030, 23:59 BST.
- No preliminary market engagement: The Authority has carried out preliminary market engagement. A Prior Information Notice (P.I.N.) under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 was published on 17 January 2025 on the Find a Tender Service https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001651-2025?origin=SearchResults&p=1) and a formal Request for Information (RFI) issued. Meetings with potential suppliers were subsequently held. In carrying out preliminary market engagement the Authority is satisfied that: (a) suppliers who participated in the preliminary market engagement have not been put at an unfair advantage, and (b) competition in relation to the award of the public contract is not otherwise distorted.
CPV: Administration services · Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services · Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services · Data services · Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies · Education and training services · Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use · Medical equipments · Medical software package · Research and experimental development services · Scheduling and productivity software development services · Software programming and consultancy services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Open framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Framework period
- 8 yrs from 26 May 2027
- Scheme runs until
- 11 May 2035
- Buyer regions
- GG, IM, JE, UK
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
0.90% of call-off value · We apply an NCIS (NHS Contracted Income Stream) levy to all sales under our Frameworks, which underpins the funding and investment for our contracting routes and category support to the NHS. This levy is applied as a percentage fee within the Frameworks between the Authority and the Supplier.
Please see the Corporate Requirements document within the Key Attachments section of the SAP Ariba Sourcing Event for further detail.
Who may buy through it
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 to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations.
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:
Published description of the framework
There are two procurement routes for an Approved Organisation that wishes to use this Framework. A competitive process between the Suppliers in the relevant Lot, which may be preceded by a capability assessment, or an award without a competitive process to particular Supplier(s)
Schedule 7 of the Framework explains the rules for both a competitive selection process and an award without a competitive process.
A competitive selection process is the default ordering procedure under this Framework.
Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure
8 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · evaluation weights differ by lotEvery one of these 8 lots carries the same published figure, £750,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Radiology and Diagnostic Imagingceiling above
This Lot includes AI-powered radiology tools, medical imaging diagnostic platforms, and integrated imaging software solutions designed to support clinical decision-making and image-based diagnostics. Solutions must enable accurate and cost-effective screening and diagnostics through:
- High-resolution imaging data to ensure diagnostic precision
- Secure transmission of imaging data to facilitate AI-driven workflows
- Support for AI-based detection, segmentation, diagnosis, and analysis of digitised medical images.
All solutions should demonstrate the ability to enhance diagnostic accuracy, improve clinical efficiency, and integrate seamlessly into existing healthcare imaging systems.
- Economic & financial standing
Please see the procurement documentation
- Technical & professional ability
Please see the procurement documentation
Lot #2Pathological Diagnosis and Early Detection and Preventative Healthcareceiling above
This Lot covers solutions that support pathology workflows, AI-assisted diagnostic tools and platforms or software designed for early detection and preventative healthcare. These solutions should:
- Enhance pathology workflows through automation and digitisation
- Support clinical decision-making with AI-driven insights and diagnostics
- Enable early detection of diseases to support preventative care strategies
- Integrate effectively with existing laboratory information systems and clinical environments
- Economic & financial standing
Please see the procurement documentation
- Technical & professional ability
Please see the procurement documentation
Lot #3Virtual and Robotic Healthceiling above
This Lot covers innovative solutions that are transforming the healthcare landscape by enhancing clinical capabilities, improving patient care, and driving operational efficiency. These solutions, powered by advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and machine learning (ML), are specifically designed to assist healthcare providers in delivering more precise, efficient, and scalable services.
- These solutions help automate clinical tasks and provide support for healthcare professionals, improving accuracy and workflow efficiency.
- Robotics and AI-driven systems that streamline medication dispensing, reducing human error and increasing medication safety.
- Economic & financial standing
Please see the procurement documentation
- Technical & professional ability
Please see the procurement documentation
Lot #4Predictive Analyticsceiling above
This Lot supports platforms and software tools that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) for forecasting patient outcomes, healthcare trends and broader public sector needs. The goal is to improve patient care, optimise resource management and achieve significant cost savings.
Predictive analytics platforms in healthcare harness both real-time and historical data, including patient records, medical imaging, lab results and environmental factors. By identifying patterns, making accurate predictions, and recommending data-driven actions, these platforms can enable healthcare providers to anticipate and address potential health risks before they escalate.
AI predictive analytics can be a powerful tool for governments and public institutions to optimise decision-making and enhance service delivery. By leveraging AI to predict trends and outcomes.
- Economic & financial standing
Please see the procurement documentation
- Technical & professional ability
Please see the procurement documentation
Lot #5Research, Innovation and Developmentceiling above
This lot supports opportunity to advance medical knowledge, enhance patient care, and transform the way healthcare services are delivered. Through the integration of innovative AI technologies, including synthetic data generation, federated learning, and clinical validation, healthcare organisations can unlock new capabilities to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs and streamline healthcare processes.
- Economic & financial standing
Please see the procurement documentation
- Technical & professional ability
Please see the procurement documentation
Lot #6Operational Efficiencyceiling above
This Lot covers platforms designed to enable data capture, analytics, and workflow automation to drive operational efficiencies within NHS and public sector environments. These solutions are focused on enhancing service delivery, reducing costs and improving patient or citizen outcomes.
By enabling efficient data management, real-time reporting and workflow automation, these platforms streamline operations, reduce the administrative burden and improve overall service delivery. Achieving operational efficiency is essential in healthcare and public sector environments to enhance service provision, minimise operational overheads and improve productivity across the organisation.
- Economic & financial standing
Please see the procurement documentation
- Technical & professional ability
Please see the procurement documentation
Lot #7Advisory and Specialised supportceiling above
This Lot provides strategic consultancy, deployment and integration services to help organisations evaluate, plan and implement artificial intelligent solutions. Services should cover needs analysis, solution architecture, business case development, vendor selection support and regulatory guidance aligned with NHS digital strategies.
- Economic & financial standing
Please see the procurement documentation
- Technical & professional ability
Please see the procurement documentation
Lot #8Combined Solutionsceiling above
This Lot covers the provision of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that deliver bundle services or comprehensive workflows. AI solutions provided under this Lot should ensure a seamless, integrated approach, delivering all the necessary components required for Approved Organisations.
This Lot is ideal for organisations seeking a comprehensive, integrated AI
solution that supports end-to-end workflows and delivers measurable
outcomes across their operations.
- Economic & financial standing
Please see the procurement documentation
- Technical & professional ability
Please see the procurement documentation
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Social value | Price | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging | 90% | 10% | — | |
| 2 · Pathological Diagnosis and Early Detection and Preventative Healthcare | 90% | 10% | — | |
| 3 · Virtual and Robotic Health | 90% | 10% | — | |
| 4 · Predictive Analytics | 90% | 10% | — | |
| 5 · Research, Innovation and Development | 90% | 10% | — | |
| 6 · Operational Efficiency | 90% | 10% | — | |
| 7 · Advisory and Specialised support | 70% | 10% | 20% |
- Economic & financial standing
Please see the procurement documentation
- Technical & professional ability
Please see the procurement documentation
- Price carries 20 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 2 points.
- “Healthcare AI Solutions” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Open framework scheme
- Who may use this agreement
- 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 to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ · open scheme: new suppliers can join during the term
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 12 May 2030
- First published
- 11 May 2026, 14:38 BST
- Last source update
- 28 May 2026, 13:23 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 19 Mar 2027
- Authority reference
SBS10523- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-043057- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area in notice
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695d5Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 7 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 12 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Not allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · 0.90% of call-off value · We apply an NCIS (NHS Contracted Income Stream) levy to all sales under our Frameworks, which underpins the funding and investment for our contracting routes and category support to the NHS. This levy is applied as a percentage fee within the Frameworks between the Authority and the Supplier.
Please see the Corporate Requirements document within the Key Attachments section of the SAP Ariba Sourcing Event for further detail.
Tenders must be submitted via SAP Ariba via the following link:
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Timeline
11 May 2026 → 26 May 2027 · 6 dates- Tender notice published164 days ago11 May 2026, 14:38 BST
- Latest notice published147 days ago28 May 2026, 13:23 BST
- Clarification questions by132 days ago12 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends107 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown7 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Today22 Oct 2026
- Award decision expected byin 148 days19 Mar 2027, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 215 days26 May 2027, 00:00 BST
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 11 May 2026- Tender notice published11 May 2026, 14:38 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published28 May 2026, 13:23 BSTUK4
- Deadline moved to 7 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST28 May 2026, 13:23 BST+14 days · was 23 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
Published amendments (1)
Tender submission deadline amended to 07.07.26 Contract start date (estimated) amended to 26.05.27 Submission address and any special instructions amended (New e-tendering link added) https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/RfxEvent/preview/1110014540?anId=ANONYMOUS Enquiry deadline (optional) amended to 12.06.26
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender