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NHSX AI Award: AI Lab - Optos

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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05 Jul 2021 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care, involved the awarding of the "NHSX AI Award: AI Lab - Optos" contract. This contract, valued at £758,345, focused on a research and evaluation project centred on automated diabetic retinal image analysis software. The contract is classified under the "Test and evaluation" category and was completed following an active tender period that ended on 31 December 2020, with the contract commencing on 1 January 2021 and concluding on 31 December 2021. The geographical location for delivery was specified as England, with the buyer based in Leeds.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare technology sector, particularly those focusing on artificial intelligence and diagnostic imaging. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in such technologies would be well-positioned to compete in this space, leveraging innovations in AI to enhance clinical pathways and effectiveness. Moreover, firms with experience in delivering research projects within the healthcare landscape could find strategic partnerships beneficial, contributing to future tenders similar to this one in the evolving field of healthcare technology.

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Notice Title

NHSX AI Award: AI Lab - Optos

Notice Description

Contract to undertake a research and evaluation project entitled "Assess implementation clinical pathways and cost-effectiveness of automated diabetic retinal image analysis software".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ef0f730-ffd5-45d8-851a-3078f460286e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b2c820-8e55-4836-94b1-490577f5c231
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£758,345 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£758,345 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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