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SKIN ANALYTICS- DERM AI PLATFORM

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE GROUP

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04 Jun 2026 at 10:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

04 Jun 2026 at 10:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Strategic Planning and Performance Group, a central government authority based in Belfast, recently completed the procurement of the “SKIN ANALYTICS- DERM AI PLATFORM.” This procurement involved a direct award process due to technical reasons, allowing only SKIN ANALYTICS LTD, located in Cambridge, to deliver the required services. The contract, valued at approximately £3.29 million GBP for software and information systems, was awarded on 3rd June 2026, with the contract period running from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2027, renewable until 31st March 2029. This agreement focuses on providing goods primarily within the UK region "UKN."

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in artificial intelligence and digital healthcare solutions, particularly those capable of delivering niche, high-tech platforms. Companies in the software industry, especially SMEs with specialized expertise in AI-driven health applications, stand to benefit greatly from similar procurement opportunities. The exclusive nature of this procurement highlights the value of developing unique technical competencies that align with government needs, positioning specialized suppliers to meet such bespoke requirements effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SKIN ANALYTICS- DERM AI PLATFORM

Notice Description

Purchase of the DERM AI App and access to the Skin Analytics Platform

Procurement Information

This supplier has been selected on the basis that, for technical reasons, they are the only provider capable of delivering this service. The SPPG is seeking to rely on Schedule 5, paragraph 6(a) of the Procurement Act 2023, namely that: Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier is able to supply the goods, services, or works required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052707-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,740,101 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8BS
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKIN ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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