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Lateral Flow Test Device Vision Reader

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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18 Mar 2021 at 13:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care seeking a solution for the "Lateral Flow Test Device Vision Reader". This initiative falls under the IT services industry category (CPV code 72000000) and aims to enhance COVID-19 testing efficiency by utilising computer vision technology for automatic analysis of test results. The tender was awarded to Sensyne Health Group Limited on 3rd February 2021, with a contract value of £247,000. The contract period spans from 3rd February 2021 to 26th February 2021. The procurement was conducted via a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, above the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in technology development, particularly those focused on IT services, software development, and healthcare solutions. Companies that specialise in computer vision technologies or related software engineering capabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The emphasis on innovative testing solutions represents a growing market within the public health sector, potentially leading to further contracts as demand for advanced testing methodologies continues to rise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lateral Flow Test Device Vision Reader

Notice Description

The strategic end state for Lateral Flow Device (LFD) COVID-19 testing is one where citizens can test themselves using LFDs and report results without professional assistance with either the swabbing or the test analysis. This Letter of Intent is for proof of concept work to demonstrate computer vision technology that will automatically analyse test results from photos captured by the users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de82081e-6ff6-438a-bc4d-9cae8a5d4005
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade15e61-5f62-420d-95f2-89a51caecbfc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£247,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£247,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2021 - 26 Feb 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SENSYNE HEALTH GROUP

Further Information

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