Notice Information
Notice Title
Lung Cancer Screening Programme: External QA of Radiologists (26/27)
Notice Description
This contract is for an External Quality Assurance system for radiologists reporting scans for the Lung Cancer Screening Programme (LCSP). The External Quality Assurance system provides rigorous training and quality assurance for radiologists by assessing their ability to accurately interpret thoracic CT images, ensuring early detection of lung cancer while minimising false recalls. The External Quality Assurance system supports consistent diagnostic standards across screening sites but also contributes to continuous professional development by awarding CPD points. This service is vital for maintaining high-quality screening, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes.
Procurement Information
PA23 Sch.5 Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05dbf6
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059521-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Direct
- Procurement Method Details
- Direct award
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
-
- CPV Codes
85100000 - Health services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £130,328 £100K-£500K
- Contracts Value
- £130,328 £100K-£500K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 24 Jun 2026Today
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 6 Nov 20257 months ago
- Contract Period
- 31 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active, Pending
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NHS ENGLAND
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SE1 8UG
- Post Town
- South East London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI4 Inner London - East
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI45 Lambeth
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Lambeth
- Electoral Ward
- Waterloo & South Bank
- Westminster Constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059521-2026
24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071701-2025
6th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071689-2025
6th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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