NHS Surrey Heartlands partners with Community AI to deliver socially-driven investment in local priorities
The partnership leverages a data-led model, harnessing local insights to support initiatives aligning with local priorities and needs.
NHS Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board (ICB) has entered into a strategic collaboration with technology platform Community AI, to harness voluntary supplier investment in support of community wellbeing initiatives across Surrey.
At the heart of the partnership is Community AI’s COMMUNITY VALUE™ framework, a data-led model that enables public bodies to align supplier contributions with the most pressing local needs. The framework draws on verified local data to identify where resources can have the greatest impact, directing support to initiatives that reflect the priorities of residents and service users.
The approach enables NHS Surrey Heartlands to secure additional, no-cost investment into its communities – supporting health and wellbeing outcomes without placing additional strain on public finances.
“This collaboration with Community AI is a significant step in how we think about procurement as a driver of better health and wellbeing for our communities,” said Jack Wagstaff, Executive Director of Strategic Commissioning at NHS Surrey Heartlands. “By using verified data to guide investment where it’s needed most, we’re ensuring that every pound of supplier engagement delivers measurable social value. This is about smart, inclusive innovation—and doing more for the people we serve.”
The COMMUNITY VALUE™ framework bridges public need and private sector capability through a transparent and equitable model of voluntary engagement. Community AI brings together smart technology, procurement expertise, and marketing insight to direct supplier contributions to projects that deliver tangible outcomes for communities.
Paul Polizzotto, Founder and CEO of Community AI, added: “We are honoured to work with NHS Surrey Heartlands to help bring new, voluntary investment into the community in a way that is transparent, equitable, and impactful. Our COMMUNITY VALUE™ framework helps bridge the gap between private sector capabilities and public sector needs—delivering verified outcomes at no cost to taxpayers.”
Beyond Surrey, Community AI is also working with Birmingham City Council and the Tees Valley region on similar programmes, signalling a growing appetite among local authorities for data-driven and socially responsible procurement models.
The partnership comes as part of Surrey Heartlands ICB’s drive to explore innovative, value-based approaches that enhance community wellbeing, strengthen local partnerships, and improve long-term outcomes without additional financial burden on the public purse.