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title: "NHSX AI Award: AI Lab - Optos"
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# NHSX AI Award: AI Lab - Optos

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ef0f730-ffd5-45d8-851a-3078f460286e

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care, involved the awarding of the "NHSX AI Award: AI Lab - Optos" contract. This contract, valued at £758,345, focused on a research and evaluation project centred on automated diabetic retinal image analysis software. The contract is classified under the "Test and evaluation" category and was completed following an active tender period that ended on 31 December 2020, with the contract commencing on 1 January 2021 and concluding on 31 December 2021. The geographical location for delivery was specified as England, with the buyer based in Leeds.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare technology sector, particularly those focusing on artificial intelligence and diagnostic imaging. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in such technologies would be well-positioned to compete in this space, leveraging innovations in AI to enhance clinical pathways and effectiveness. Moreover, firms with experience in delivering research projects within the healthcare landscape could find strategic partnerships beneficial, contributing to future tenders similar to this one in the evolving field of healthcare technology.

## Notice

Contract to undertake a research and evaluation project entitled "Assess implementation clinical pathways and cost-effectiveness of automated diabetic retinal image analysis software".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b2c820-8e55-4836-94b1-490577f5c231 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £758,345 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £758,345 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPTOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b2c820-8e55-4836-94b1-490577f5c231

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b2c820-8e55-4836-94b1-490577f5c231
  5th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Q8LJ/jbUp2BQLKDdlk7DHHPqocrgLMuGvkmHeXBj3BdfvY9c
  NHSX_AI_Funding_Agreement-OPTOS-AI_AWARD01796_V1.6_22Dec201_Redacted

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