21/11/25: We have extended this agreement until 23 February 2029. You will be able to buy and run tenders for services until the new expiry date.
26/09/24: We have extended this agreement until November 2026. You will be able to buy and run tenders for services until the new expiry date.
A dynamic purchasing system (DPS) is used to give the public sector access to AI services. If your organisation is new to AI, you can buy discovery services to help you:
understand what AI is
learn about its benefit
If you already use AI, you can buy licensing, customisation and support from suppliers. If you need both of these things, you can choose end-to-end partnerships.
The type of technology available include AI software applications, machine learning for data analytics, virtual and personal assistants.
Health and social care bodies can access medical AI applications such as:
medical imaging software
non-imaging diagnostic software
symptom-based software
These help support the development of AI technologies in health and social care in line with the AI in Health and Care Award.
Contracts under this agreement can last up to four years, depending on how complex the project is.
Product types:
Filter Category Level 1 – Scope of Engagement
The first stage of an AI procurement. It includes AI discovery, licensing, customisation and support, end-to-end partnerships.
Filter Category Level 2 – Type of AI
Relates to the type of technology available. Examples include AI applications, augmented decision making, data and analytics, virtual assistants and chatbots and medical AI technology.
Filter Category Level 3 – Medical AI Technology
This represents the growing range of AI technologies in health and social care. It includes screening, diagnosis, augmented decision making, improving system efficiency and more.
Filter Category Level 4 – Sector
Relates to the sectors a supplier can deliver services to under a contract. Sectors include blue light, central government, devolved administrations, health, local government and not-for-profit.
customer guidance and ordering processes follow government standards and guidelines, including the Data Ethics Framework and the Office for AI’s Guidelines for AI Procurement
promotes standards and criteria for AI and data-driven technology in healthcare
supports ethical considerations when innovating and buying AI, and helps customers build a strong ethics process
includes bespoke terms to support intellectual property rights (IPR) in the AI market
ensures the right suppliers can provide the right service offerings, reducing buying times and provide an easier route to market for the type of AI
quality, price and cultural fit (including social value) can be assessed based on individual customer requirements
Please read the 'How to buy' tab below for detailed instructions on how to find out which suppliers are on this agreement.
Expires:
You must run a mini competition to select a supplier. There is no option for direct award.