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Breast Test and Training System (PERFORMS)

NHS England

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02 Jun 2026 at 09:11

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03 Feb 2026 at 11:13

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03 Feb 2026 at 10:14

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18 Dec 2025 at 16:04

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for the 'Breast Test and Training System (PERFORMS)' aimed at supporting mammography quality assurance within the NHS Breast Screening Programme. The procurement, concluded through a direct award to Performs Assessment Ltd, was driven by the need for continuity and specialized expertise, as outlined in the Procurement Act 2023. This contract, valued at approximately £444,686.12, commenced on 14th February 2026 and is set to run until 31st October 2026. The initiative is classified under health services and clinical information system categories, reflecting its focus on medical education and the enhancement of radiologists' diagnostic capabilities across the UK, with NHS England operating from their headquarters in London.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in health services, particularly those specialising in clinical systems and medical education. The direct award method implies a trusted partnership that leverages existing technical expertise and intellectual property rights, suggesting that businesses equipped with legacy system knowledge or specialized technical capabilities in similar fields could position themselves advantageously for future opportunities. Large-scale suppliers experienced in healthcare innovation and service models are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, as they can provide the essential infrastructure and specialized services needed by central government bodies such as NHS England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Breast Test and Training System (PERFORMS)

Notice Description

The Breast Test and Train (TaT) service supports the quality assurance work and provides NHSE with assurance of the ability of radiologists within the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) to accurately detect the range of cancers that they might be presented with in the population. It provides the means to enable radiologists to recognise a range of cancers, including those that are of a rarer condition which in turn, results in less harm to those undergoing mammography. Due to delays arising from administrative and operational circumstances, NHS England awarded this contract to Performs Assessment Limited , commencing -01.04.2025 to 31.10.2026

Procurement Information

PA23 Sch.5 Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f995
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051676-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

48814400 - Clinical information system

80320000 - Medical education services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£444,686 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£444,686 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
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

Performs Assessment Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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