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Provision of the Digital Reader - May to July 2022

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 May 2022 at 14:25

Planning

23 Sep 2021 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking services for the provision of Digital Reader technology, aimed at enhancing the interpretation of COVID-19 Lateral Flow Device test kit results. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically IT consulting and software development, and is currently in the planning stage. The planned launch date for the procurement process is expected in early December 2021, with the intention to select up to three suppliers for this project. The tender aims to integrate market-ready solutions that possess specified capabilities and follow stringent clinical accuracy and security protocols. The successful supplier will need to work within the UK and will be required to demonstrate operational readiness by the set go-live timeline.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in AI and automation, particularly those with expertise in machine learning and computer vision technologies. Companies that can demonstrate existing capabilities to provide secure, accurate, and fast digital reading services for COVID-19 testing are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the scope of the project and its urgency due to ongoing public health needs, agile and innovative tech firms, especially SMEs, should consider engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care by joining relevant dynamic purchasing systems to ensure they can participate in the upcoming competitions.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Digital Reader - May to July 2022

Notice Description

The LFD Digital Reader ("the reader") is machine learning software which reads positive lateral flow devices (LFDs) more accurately than the human eye, especially when used on very feint positives.

Lot Information

Lot 1

o provide digital reader services to interpret COVID-19 Self Report Lateral Flow Device (LFD) test kit results using images of the LFD test supplied by the user when reporting their result on the GOV.UK website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e417
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014349-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
25 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Vinit Goswami
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk, vinit.goswami@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East 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

UNIFAI TECHNOLOGY

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