NHSBSA AI Adoption Services Tender - Building AI Foundations
Summary
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published a contract opportunity for AI Adoption Services, seeking a supplier to assist with building AI foundations including capability development around processes, governance, structure, strategy definition, and playbook creation. The engagement is structured in two phases: an initial foundation-building phase followed by development of tangible AI products. The procurement references the DPS RM6200 AI framework. Suppliers must submit bids by 6 May 2026.
“The scope of the services required is for a supplier to assist the NHSBSA with building AI foundations, our capability around processes, governance, structure, create our own playbook, define strategy.”
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What changed
NHSBSA has issued an open early engagement contract notice for AI Adoption Services. The scope covers two phases: (1) building AI foundations including capability development around processes, governance, structure, strategy definition, and creating a playbook; and (2) developing tangible AI products that serve as enablers for future work. The contract is suitable for SMEs and references the DPS RM6200 AI framework.
Suppliers interested in providing AI adoption and implementation services to the NHSBSA should review the procurement requirements and submit bids before the 6 May 2026 closing date. The contract location is Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE15 8NY).
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Published date: 24 April 2026
Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.
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Contract summary
Industry
- Data services - 72300000
Location of contract
NE15 8NY
Procurement reference
CF-3512500D0O000000rwimUAA
Published date
24 April 2026
Closing date
6 May 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The scope of the services required is for a supplier to assist the NHSBSA with building AI foundations, our capability around processes, governance, structure, create our own playbook, define strategy. The second phase of work will be to build some tangible products that work as enables for future work.
More information
Additional text
DPS RM6200 AI framework
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Hiren Vora MCIPS (Chartered)
Address
Stella House, Goldcrest Way,
Newburn Riverside, Newcastle Upon Tyne,
NE15 8NY
GB
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