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title: "Lateral Flow Test Device Vision Reader"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-de82081e-6ff6-438a-bc4d-9cae8a5d4005"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-03-18"
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# Lateral Flow Test Device Vision Reader

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de82081e-6ff6-438a-bc4d-9cae8a5d4005

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care seeking a solution for the "Lateral Flow Test Device Vision Reader". This initiative falls under the IT services industry category (CPV code 72000000) and aims to enhance COVID-19 testing efficiency by utilising computer vision technology for automatic analysis of test results. The tender was awarded to Sensyne Health Group Limited on 3rd February 2021, with a contract value of £247,000. The contract period spans from 3rd February 2021 to 26th February 2021. The procurement was conducted via a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, above the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in technology development, particularly those focused on IT services, software development, and healthcare solutions. Companies that specialise in computer vision technologies or related software engineering capabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The emphasis on innovative testing solutions represents a growing market within the public health sector, potentially leading to further contracts as demand for advanced testing methodologies continues to rise.

## Notice

The strategic end state for Lateral Flow Device (LFD) COVID-19 testing is one where citizens can test themselves using LFDs and report results without professional assistance with either the swabbing or the test analysis. This Letter of Intent is for proof of concept work to demonstrate computer vision technology that will automatically analyse test results from photos captured by the users.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade15e61-5f62-420d-95f2-89a51caecbfc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2021 - 26 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £247,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £247,000 |
| 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 | 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 | SENSYNE HEALTH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade15e61-5f62-420d-95f2-89a51caecbfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade15e61-5f62-420d-95f2-89a51caecbfc
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHXP/h.D1eXbop0V4V2pvEFqjh1303LEATtBMOtgDn..70r0
  Justification for Use of Article 32 - Sensyne
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHXK/At8Li7q._pjhJIXOAyuP0L2mW9q.MLm7tX51UWWzvks
  Sensyne_Redacted

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