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Provision of OPTOMIZE Diabetic Eye Screening Software

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Mar 2026 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the Provision of OPTOMIZE Diabetic Eye Screening Software, under the CCS RM6259 VAS framework. This procurement falls under the category of software packages and information systems, with a focus on services. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. NEC Software Solutions UK Limited has been appointed as the supplier for this contract, which spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031. The services will be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contact for this procurement being Russell Hadfield, available via email at russell.hadfield@nhs.net.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale software companies specialising in health information systems, particularly those with experience in delivering complex software solutions to healthcare trusts. The contract's substantial value of £350,000 provides robust financial incentive and stability for businesses involved in software development within the healthcare sector. Although the tender is not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers an opportunity for established larger firms to expand their footprint in the healthcare technology industry, particularly in diabetic screening solutions. Companies capable of seamlessly integrating software systems with hospital operations would have been well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Provision of OPTOMIZE Diabetic Eye Screening Software

Notice Description

Provision of software system for the Diabetic Eye Screening programme for UHDB. As per CCS RM6259 VAS framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321d2bad-e820-4ab0-9ebd-8858baebbfe8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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