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NICE Cancer Analysis System (CAS) Access

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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23 Apr 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has awarded a contract for accessing the NHS England's Cancer Analysis System (CAS) as part of a partnership with the National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service (NCRAS). The contract, valued at £18,942, falls under the category of data analysis services and aims to facilitate a proportional approach to technology appraisals pathways through a data interface. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 5th October 2023, with the contract period set from 1st February 2023 to 30th September 2024. The project is located in Manchester, UK, with no specific suitability for SMEs or VCSEs outlined. The procurement method is listed as 'Other'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the data analysis sector, particularly those capable of providing robust analytical frameworks and insights into healthcare data interfaces. Companies with expertise in technology appraisal pathways or experience working with healthcare data systems will find the contract particularly relevant. While the project is not explicitly suited to SMEs or VCSEs, it offers a strategic partnership with a major healthcare institution, potentially enhancing reputation and service offerings for businesses in the medical data analysis field.

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Notice Title

NICE Cancer Analysis System (CAS) Access

Notice Description

NICE and NCRAS partnership to support proportional approach to technology appraisals pathways, data interface to access NHS England's Cancer Analysis System (CAS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d90e24c-3d18-49af-aeee-241a6153418a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b100c818-4701-4d0b-9324-701104934c9e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,942 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,942 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS ENGLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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