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Lung Cancer Screening Programme: External QA of Radiologists (26/27)

NHS ENGLAND

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06 Nov 2025 at 15:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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06 Nov 2025 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a prominent public authority within the UK government's central administration, is spearheading a procurement for the "Lung Cancer Screening Programme: External QA of Radiologists (26/27)", located in London. This contract is pivotal in ensuring high-quality health services by implementing an External Quality Assurance system for radiologists. The procurement process, carried out through a direct award method, has reached the award stage as of 6th November 2025, with a standstill period ending on 17th November 2025. The contract period is set from 31st May 2026 to 31st October 2026, with the University of Nottingham, a large organisation based in Nottingham, serving as the supplier.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging and quality assurance technologies. Those engaging in providing advanced diagnostic systems or consultancy services within the healthcare sector could greatly benefit. The involvement of the University of Nottingham, given its scale and expertise, underscores the significance of the project, suggesting a lucrative market for high-standard health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions in radiology and healthcare could find advantageous prospects in similar future opportunities.

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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

Procurement Act 2023 Schedule 5, para 5- single supplier, intellectual 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/071701-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,328 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
leigh.parker1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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