--- title: "The provision of Artificial Intelligence Clinical trial matching software" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-093179" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-093179" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-093179.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-093179.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP ON BEHALF OF VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST" published: "2022-05-06" --- # The provision of Artificial Intelligence Clinical trial matching software Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP ON BEHALF OF VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-093179 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-093179) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-093179.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, acting on behalf of Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the contract award stage for the provision of Artificial Intelligence clinical trial matching software. This procurement, classified under the health sector, aims to enhance the Trust's ability to connect cancer patients with suitable clinical trials by analysing both structured and unstructured patient data. The decision to directly award the contract follows market engagement, which indicated that only IBM UK Ltd has a fully developed AI solution tailored for the Trust’s needs. This contract has an initial duration of 15 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, significantly allowing for timely implementation and evaluation of the software. This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AI software products, particularly those focused on clinical applications within the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in developing AI-enabled platforms that can process and analyse patient data for clinical trial matchmaking would find this a suitable avenue for growth. The opportunity arises as Velindre University NHS Trust seeks modern solutions to enhance their clinical trials program while addressing the immediate need for a capable system to ensure they meet their operational objectives without relying on manual processes. ## Notice Velindre University NHS Trust require an Artificial Intelligence (AI) software Clinical Trials Matching Products in reading structured and un-structured data in patient records for the purpose of matching patient for inclusion/exclusion to/from clinical trials. This will enable Velindre University NHS Trust to improve its participation in clinical trials with the aim of providing an improved outcome for patients along with aligning ourselves with the Trusts AI strategy. It is key for the Trust to have a solution that provides AI capability to deliver its' obligations of matching patients to the most suitable clinical trial. Therefore the Trust is proposing to directly award a contract to IBM UK Ltd. Please note that this is a Ex Voluntary Transparency Notice to inform the market of our intention for 10 calendar days. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Velindre University NHS Trust (OJEU Reference 2019/S 042-094659) held supplier engagement day to establish market readiness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) software Clinical Trials Matching Products in reading structured and un-structured data in patient records for the purpose of matching patient for inclusion/exclusion to/from clinical trials. The supplier day identified that only one supplier currently has a fully developed off-the shelf AI solution (Watson Clinical Trials Matching) that will enable Velindre University NHST Trust to improve its participation in clinical trials with the aim of providing an improved outcome for patients along with aligning ourselves with the Trusts AI strategy. It is key for the Trust to have a solution that provides AI capability to deliver its' obligations of matching patients to the most suitable clinical trial. Therefore the Trust is proposing to directly award a contract to IBM UK Ltd for the provision of an AI Clinical Trials Matching system by placing reliance upon Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) (competition absent for technical reasons) Following the issue of the PIN notice and market engagement IBM UK Ltd are the only supplier able to deliver the software solution within the required timescales ( and the Intellectual Property vests wholly in them - client to delete is not relying upon exclusive rights ground). It is proposed that the contract duration shall be for an initial 15 months period with options to extend up to a further 12 months. Please note that this is a Ex Voluntary Transparency Notice to inform the market of our intention for 10 calendar days. Options: Option to extend 12 months ### Procurement Information Velindre University NHS Trust (OJEU Reference 2019/S 042-094659) held supplier engagement day to establish market readiness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) software Clinical Trials Matching Products in reading structured and un-structured data in patient records for the purpose of matching patient for inclusion/exclusion to/from clinical trials. The supplier day identified that only one supplier currently has a fully developed off-the shelf AI solution (Watson Clinical Trials Matching) that will enable Velindre University NHST Trust to improve its participation in clinical trials with the aim of providing an improved outcome for patients along with aligning ourselves with the Trusts AI strategy. It is key for the Trust to have a solution that provides AI capability to deliver its' obligations of matching patients to the most suitable clinical trial. Therefore the Trust is proposing to directly award a contract to IBM UK Ltd for the provision of an AI Clinical Trials Matching system by placing reliance upon Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) (competition absent for technical reasons) Following the issue of the PIN notice and market engagement IBM UK Ltd are the only supplier able to deliver the software solution within the required timescales ( and the Intellectual Property vests wholly in them - client to delete is not relying upon exclusive rights ground). It is proposed that the contract duration shall be for an initial 15 months period with options to extend up to a further 12 months. Please note that this is a Ex Voluntary Transparency Notice to inform the market of our intention for 10 calendar days. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=093179 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 May 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP ON BEHALF OF VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF15 7QZ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Taff's Well | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 33698000 - Clinical products - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 48814400 - Clinical information system ## Release History - 6 May 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=093179 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY397184 The provision of Artificial Intelligence Clinical trial matching software - Velindre University NHS Trust require an Artificial Intelligence (AI) software Clinical Trials Matching Products in reading structured and un-structured data in patient records for the purpose of matching patient for inclusion/exclusion to/from clinical trials. This will enable Velindre University NHS Trust to improve its participation in clinical trials with the aim of providing an improved outcome for patients along with aligning ourselves with the Trusts AI strategy. It is key for the Trust to have a solution that provides AI capability to deliver its' obligations of matching patients to the most suitable clinical trial. Therefore the Trust is proposing to directly award a contract to IBM UK Ltd. Please note that this is a Ex Voluntary Transparency Notice to inform the market of our intention for 10 calendar days. ## Notice URLs - http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-093179 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-093179. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-093179.json.