The Research and Development unit provide support services for the running and management of an extensive clinical trials program and are looking to modernise and make use of technology to improve the process of matching cancer patients to clinical trials using artificial and augmented intelligence and are looking for a partner to work with on this project.
A Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been issued (OJEU Reference 2019/S 042-094659) to establish market readiness and ability to provide an off the shelf Artificial Intelligence (AI) software system that will allow the trust to match patients for inclusion/exclusion to/from clinical trials to:
o increase the numbers of pre-screened patients recruited to studies;
o increase the rate at which patients are recruited to studies;
o reduce the screen failure rate;
o support the improvement of participation in clinical trials to speed up studies that may provide better/faster outcomes for patients
o improve income generated to Trust via participation in clinical trials
We had interest from 14 suppliers however only 4 suppliers took up the meeting offer since they declined as they didn’t have a trained equipment. They were still invited to partake however they declined.
Following these engagement it became apparent that only one supplier had the required trained solution since others were either in proof of concept stage or not AI compliant which is a key requirement to ensure we align with the following NHS strategies:
i. Velindre Research & Development strategy
ii. 5th Industrial Revolution (DOH)
iii. Topol Review NHS
A system is required to be in place this year due to planned reduction in manpower which will reduce the ability to continue to manually match patients to trails. This would lead to the Trust failing its KPI resulting in reputational damage and loss of and potential loss of future financial commitments. The impact of this would be further decline in matching patient to trials.
The system would take three - 5 months to implement and we would be looking at 12 months evaluation period. Therefore we would be looking to place an place the contract for an initial 15 months with an option to extend up to an additional 12 months for continuation of system access.
Please note that this is a Ex Voluntary Transparency Notice to inform the market of our intention for 10 calendar days.
(WA Ref:121120)