Each year in the UK, 100,000 people are affected by strokes. Improving services and outcomes for patients who have had a stroke is a key objective in the NHS Long Term Plan.
Through our Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software in Neuroscience for Stroke Decision Making Support Framework Agreement you can access cutting edge technology that improves patient outcomes.
NHS England’s Diagnostics: Recovery and Renewal Report found that remote manual reviewing by a doctor can take up to 30 minutes for a decision. The AI tools on this framework agreement can provide interpretation of imagery within seconds, saving the NHS much-needed time and speeding up the diagnostic process, crucial in stroke where interventions are time-dependent, with significant harm and long-term disability caused if left untreated.
AI is an example of how new technologies have the potential to transform NHS patient care, speeding up diagnosis and treatment times by ensuring that expert clinical resource is targeted where it has the greatest impact for the patient.
Framework Agreement Information
The framework agreement provides Artificial Intelligence (AI) software that supports the analysis of medical imaging for ischaemic or haemorrhagic strokes; this enables clinicians to diagnose and treat strokes faster and more reliably. Use of AI speeds up diagnostic process, crucial in stroke where interventions are time-dependent, with significant harm and long-term disability caused if left untreated. The framework agreement supports the delivery of better outcomes for patients by helping the NHS access cutting-edge technology that will transform the clinical pathway and creates a simple, compliant commercial solution offering assurance to buyers.
What dates is the framework agreement active?
18 February 2022 – 12 November 2026
Who can take advantage of the framework agreement?
All NHS organisations in the United Kingdom
How was the framework agreement procured?
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?
SPEEDS-UP THE DELIVERY OF TREATMENT 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 speeding up the delivery of results and treatment for patients.
SPEEDS UP DIAGNOSTIC PROCESS
AI algorithms can interpret CT and MRI scans in seconds, compared to up to 30 minutes for manual review. This speed is critical in stroke care, where every minute counts – especially for treatments like thrombolysis and thrombectomy, which are highly time-sensitive. This enables quicker diagnosis so patients can receive treatment faster, reducing the risk of serious long term impacts.
MORE ACCURATE TREATMENT DECISIONS
Supports the detection of ischaemic and haemorrhagic strokes, helping clinicians make faster, more accurate treatment decisions.
REDUCES THE RISK OF SERIOUS LONG TERM IMPACTS
Enables quicker diagnosis so patients can receive treatment faster, reducing the risk of serious long term impacts.
SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL OPTIMAL STROKE IMAGING PATHWAY
Supports the National Optimal Stroke Imaging Pathway, ensuring efficient use of radiology resources and reducing duplication.
IMPROVES WORKFLOW
AI helps target expert clinical resources where they have the greatest impact, improving workflow and reducing delays.
Our pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software in Neuroscience for Stroke Decision Making Support Framework Agreement won the 2024 Public Finance ‘Solutions Partner – Digital’ award.
Find out more about the win via this link.
The use of artificial intelligence in the analysis of stroke imagery can make significant differences in providing rapid treatment where required for patients undergoing an ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke. But where do healthcare organisations start when looking to procure these innovative AI technologies? Darrien Bold, National Digital and AI Lead for Stroke at NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I) and Adam Nickerson from NHS SBS explain.
Healthcare Case Studies
Improving Stroke Care With Cutting-Edge Technology
Patients who have had a stroke could receive potentially lifesaving treatment more quickly thanks to the introduction of cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT).
Supplier Details
Find out what the press had to say about the framework agreement
ComputerWeekly.com
NHS AI framework offers decision support for stroke diagnosis
NHE
New AI diagnostic software framework to support stroke treatment
AI News
The NHS can now access ‘pioneering’ AI stroke diagnosis software
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