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title: "DHSC: NHSX - AI Health and Care Award - AI Health & Care Award - Optellum"
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# DHSC: NHSX - AI Health and Care Award - AI Health & Care Award - Optellum

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6b0fcd8-8f48-44bd-b9d1-1890c0bc0ee3

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is the contracting authority for the NHSX AI Health and Care Award, which focuses on the test and evaluation services within the healthcare industry. This contract, valued at £1,479,044, has recently been awarded to Optellum Ltd following a tender process that concluded on 1st July 2021. The contract period will commence on 1st September 2021 and extend until 31st August 2024. The awarded contract has been published on 14th July 2021, marking a significant step in advancing AI applications in health and care.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in health technology, specifically those specialising in AI solutions and related services. Companies with capabilities in the evaluation and testing of AI health applications would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature. Engaging in this market not only allows for direct business growth through participation in awards like this but also enables firms to contribute meaningfully to health outcomes in the UK.

## Notice

AI Health and Care Award - AI Health & Care Award (Optellum)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c451057b-ba2b-40fc-80a3-4ed83e80a01d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,479,044 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,479,044 |
| 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 | OPTELLUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2021 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c451057b-ba2b-40fc-80a3-4ed83e80a01d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c451057b-ba2b-40fc-80a3-4ed83e80a01d
  16th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000QDfC/nWb52P7b8sjymsK22tWQeqAH3qW906UluloZK2uA10M
  NHSX AI Funding Agreement -Optellum - Ready to be signed - 07 07 2021 signed_Redacted

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