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Medical imaging services and analysis of imaging to determine chronological age

Secretary of State for the Home Department

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Planning

09 Sep 2021 at 22:45

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is planning a procurement process for the provision of medical imaging services and related analysis to support age assessments in the context of asylum claims. This process is classified under laboratory services (CPV 71900000) and will take place in the UK. Interested suppliers are required to register on the Home Office eSourcing Suite and express their interest by mid-2022, when the contracts are expected to be let for a minimum duration of three years. Suppliers should note that the details of the works or services and potential changes in estimates may occur as the process unfolds.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in medical imaging, laboratory services, and analysis to contribute to an innovative approach in age assessments, enhancing the current social worker-led evaluations. Companies that provide imaging equipment, installation services, or related professional services are well-positioned to compete in this procurement. By engaging in this project, such businesses can not only expand their partnerships within the public sector but also play a critical role in developing reliable methodologies for age determination in vulnerable populations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical imaging services and analysis of imaging to determine chronological age

Notice Description

The Authority is responsible for the processing of asylum claims. This may be from individuals who are claiming to be minors, but who are undocumented and for whom there is reason to have doubts about their claim. The UK is one of only a handful of countries not to use scientific methods to support age assessment. There is a requirement for supplementing current age assessment techniques of young people/ adolescents/young adults, identifying those who are still developing against individuals who have reached physical maturity. We are seeking to supplement current techniques, which are predominantly social worker led assessments, with a scientific technique or combination of techniques. Specifically, the Authority is keen to understand the potential of a medical imaging approach combined with analysis of images to establish chronological age. It is estimated that the contract(s) will be let by mid-2022 for a minimum of three years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority seeks a partner or partners to provide facilities and operators of medical imaging equipment with subsequent analysis of images to provide the Home Office with scientific estimation of chronological age. It is understood that the use of x-rays are the most common form of imaging technique for these purposes but other methods would not be precluded if they can be demonstrated to be viable and effective and the exact type of x-ray is still to be determined. The partner(s) would provide facilities for the capture of images at one or more locations. Coverage across several sites, providing for broader national coverage would be an advantage. The initial estimate is for a requirement of approximately 1,000 assessments a year, however this figure will fluctuate, potentially significantly, based on unpredictable factors. The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services, lots, and estimated value, may be the subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02df40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022481-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

33111100 - X-ray table

33111200 - X-ray workstations

33111300 - X-ray processing devices

33111400 - X-ray fluoroscopy devices

33111500 - Dental X-ray

33111600 - Radiography devices

33111610 - Magnetic resonance unit

33111660 - Bone densitometers

33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system

51411000 - Installation services of imaging equipment

51412000 - Installation services of dental and subspecialty equipment

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Secretary of State for the Home Department
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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