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title: "Provision of OPTOMIZE Diabetic Eye Screening Software"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Provision of OPTOMIZE Diabetic Eye Screening Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc4fa242-c424-4dc9-8eb8-ebb4c50b727e

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the Provision of OPTOMIZE Diabetic Eye Screening Software, under the CCS RM6259 VAS framework. This procurement falls under the category of software packages and information systems, with a focus on services. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. NEC Software Solutions UK Limited has been appointed as the supplier for this contract, which spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031. The services will be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contact for this procurement being Russell Hadfield, available via email at russell.hadfield@nhs.net.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale software companies specialising in health information systems, particularly those with experience in delivering complex software solutions to healthcare trusts. The contract's substantial value of £350,000 provides robust financial incentive and stability for businesses involved in software development within the healthcare sector. Although the tender is not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers an opportunity for established larger firms to expand their footprint in the healthcare technology industry, particularly in diabetic screening solutions. Companies capable of seamlessly integrating software systems with hospital operations would have been well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

Provision of software system for the Diabetic Eye Screening programme for UHDB. As per CCS RM6259 VAS framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321d2bad-e820-4ab0-9ebd-8858baebbfe8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 3NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Littleover |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321d2bad-e820-4ab0-9ebd-8858baebbfe8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321d2bad-e820-4ab0-9ebd-8858baebbfe8
  23rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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