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title: "DHSC Rapid reviews of the evidence on health equity in AI enabled medical device"
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# DHSC Rapid reviews of the evidence on health equity in AI enabled medical device

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-908c8dc9-3753-44f8-927a-731aea6d4233

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for the "DHSC Rapid reviews of the evidence on health equity in AI enabled medical device" tender. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action. The contract value is £25,050 GBP, with the contract period starting on May 3, 2022, and ending on August 31, 2022. This procurement process was initiated as a tender and has now reached the award stage. The Department of Health and Social Care, based in London with a postcode of SW1H 0EU, was the buying organisation for this procurement process.

This awarded tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in providing performance review services related to potential biases in Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled medical devices. Businesses in the healthcare and technology sectors that specialize in equity and bias assessments within AI technologies would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. The contract period and value provide a clear timeline and financial incentive for interested businesses to participate in this specific procurement opportunity.

## Notice

A review of evidence on the potential risks for biases in Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled medical devices and to to establish the extent and impact of potential ethnic and other unfair biases in the design and use of medical devices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9d3ece-9f95-4fae-891e-7ee3ebf93ad0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,050 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ALAN TURING INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79313000 - Performance review services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2023 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9d3ece-9f95-4fae-891e-7ee3ebf93ad0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9d3ece-9f95-4fae-891e-7ee3ebf93ad0
  2nd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ccb436c-b293-4f6c-bf10-94f05910b913
  Document_Signature_Request Signed Daryl redacted

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