---
title: "Provision of the Digital Reader - May to July 2022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e417"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2022-05-24"
---

# Provision of the Digital Reader - May to July 2022

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e417

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking services for the provision of Digital Reader technology, aimed at enhancing the interpretation of COVID-19 Lateral Flow Device test kit results. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically IT consulting and software development, and is currently in the planning stage. The planned launch date for the procurement process is expected in early December 2021, with the intention to select up to three suppliers for this project. The tender aims to integrate market-ready solutions that possess specified capabilities and follow stringent clinical accuracy and security protocols. The successful supplier will need to work within the UK and will be required to demonstrate operational readiness by the set go-live timeline.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in AI and automation, particularly those with expertise in machine learning and computer vision technologies. Companies that can demonstrate existing capabilities to provide secure, accurate, and fast digital reading services for COVID-19 testing are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the scope of the project and its urgency due to ongoing public health needs, agile and innovative tech firms, especially SMEs, should consider engaging with the Department of Health and Social Care by joining relevant dynamic purchasing systems to ensure they can participate in the upcoming competitions.

## Notice

The LFD Digital Reader ("the reader") is machine learning software which reads positive lateral flow devices (LFDs) more accurately than the human eye, especially when used on very feint positives.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

o provide digital reader services to interpret COVID-19 Self Report Lateral Flow Device (LFD) test kit results using images of the LFD test supplied by the user when reporting their result on the GOV.UK website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014349-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| 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 | UNIFAI TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 May 2022 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014349-2022
- 23 Sep 2021 at 14:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023716-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.justice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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