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title: "AI for Skin Cancer Detection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060e15"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# AI for Skin Cancer Detection

Buyer: BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060e15

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the direct award of a contract for the provision of autonomous AI software for skin cancer diagnosis, titled "AI for Skin Cancer Detection". The award has been granted to Skin Analytics Ltd, with the procurement classified under the services category and involving diagnostic systems and dermatology services. Located at the Bradford Royal Infirmary in the United Kingdom, the Trust operates within the public authority – central government framework. The contract is valued at £917,165 gross, with a net value of £764,304, and is set to start on 1 April 2026, potentially extending up to 31 March 2031. This procurement is in the contract award stage, with a standstill period ending on 9 February 2026 and a planned contract signature by 16 February 2026.

This contract, using a direct award method, represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in AI software for medical applications to expand their services into the NHS. This procurement recognises the critical role of AI in advancing dermatological diagnostics. With a focus on innovative technology and a specialised dermatology market, small and medium enterprises with expertise in AI-driven diagnostic systems stand to benefit from engaging in similar tender opportunities. The contract's emphasis on exclusive compliance and conditional recommendation by NICE for Skin Analytics Ltd further highlights the importance of meeting rigorous medical technology standards, a key asset for businesses catering to specialised healthcare sectors.

## Notice

Provision of autonomous AI software for skin cancer diagnosis.

### Procurement Information

The Musculoskeletal, Plastics, Breast, and Skin Team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) has identified the need for autonomous AI software to aid with skin cancer detection. A compliant route to market was identified as a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023. NICE has conditionally recommended only one AI software for autonomous use for direct patient care in cancer pathways, for use in the NHS over a three-year period while further evidence is generated to confirm its clinical and cost-effectiveness. The software is called Deep Ensemble for Recognition of Malignancy (DERM). DERM, has a Class III CE mark and is manufactured by Skin Analytics. The reasoning for a direct award is that DERM is the only AI solution with the requisite Class III CE mark and NICE conditional recommendation for autonomous use in the suspected skin cancer pathway. No alternative supplier can provide the necessary clearance and compliance for this pathway.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007890-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £764,304 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD9 6RJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Toller |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKIN ANALYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 85121282 - Dermatology services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 10:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007890-2026
- 26 Jan 2026 at 10:40 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006494-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007890-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006494-2026
  26th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk/our-trust/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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