Developments in AI can transform the NHS’ ability to prevent, diagnose, treat, and manage disease in order to support a shift towards better illness prevention, health and wellbeing. It enables rapid diagnosis via technology, which results in improved diagnosis and released resource, delivering better patient outcomes and supporting elective recovery.
Our Artificial Intelligence (AI), Imaging and Radiotherapy Equipment, Associated Products and Diagnostic Imaging Framework Agreement looks to capture methods and processes that can improve diagnostics, and assist and relieve workloads for a wide range of clinical staff. This includes the use of AI software to allow radiology to carry on out of hours without a radiologist being on site, increasing the volume of scans reported on and reducing the workload of radiologists, enabling patients to receive their results and treatment more quickly. It also covers full body scanning, with a focus on chest and head.
The framework agreement also covers diagnostic imaging for MRI scanners which can be used within healthcare, at coroners for non-invasive autopsies, and in the community within diagnostic trailers.
Framework Agreement Information
The framework agreement covers a broad range of areas including; AI products & services, diagnostic equipment, medical imaging equipment, dental, women’s health, urology, medical imaging storage and archiving, plus resource and performance management.
What dates is the framework agreement active?
14 September 2021 – 13 March 2026
Who can take advantage of the framework agreement?
NHS and wider public sector organisations
How was the framework agreement procured?
This framework agreement was procured in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. This framework agreement remains a compliant route to market under the new Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. If you have any questions, please contact the team.
Further competition and direct award
Via this framework agreement, you can run a further competition, or choose to direct award to a supplier in compliance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations.
How we can support?
We offer different levels of support, including SME advice and robust templates for you to easily run your own process, or additional support to design and run a further competition on your behalf.
How can I access the framework agreement?
Access framework agreement documentation via our Customer Framework Agreement Portal (CFAP)
What are the benefits of using this framework agreement?
ENABLES RAPID DIAGNOSIS
Provides access to AI software and hardware, and devices for medical imaging to enable rapid diagnosis, improving cost and resource efficiency. This results in better patient outcomes and supports elective recovery efforts.
ASSISTS WORKLOADS
AI captures methods and processes that can improve diagnostics, assist, and relieve workloads for a wide range of clinical staff to allow them to focus on patient care.
SAVES TIME AND MONEY
Supports reducing unnecessary imaging and repeat scans, saving time and money.
ENABLES CROSS-SITE IMAGE SHARING
Improves clinical collaboration as AI tools enable cross-site image sharing and second opinions, improving multidisciplinary decision-making.
IMPROVES PATIENT FLOW
AI and advanced imaging reduce diagnostic bottlenecks, helping to clear backlogs and improve patient flow.
SPEEDS-UP PROCESSES FOR PATIENTS
AI software allows radiology to carry on out of hours without the radiologist being on site, increasing the number of scans that can be analysed, speeding up the process for patients.
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Strategic Procurement Support
If this framework agreement doesn’t cover the goods or services you require, or a framework agreement isn’t the optimal route to market for your needs, we can provide tailored strategic procurement support. Find out more here.
