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Software engineering services to support Cancer Short Reads squad

GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED

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31 Jan 2026 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

Genomics England Limited, a public body operating within the health sector in the United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Software engineering services to support Cancer Short Reads squad." The procurement, which falls under the services category within the software programming and consultancy industry, was conducted under a limited procurement method. The contract, valued at £49,282.56 excluding VAT, did not require publication of a prior call for competition as it fell below the regulatory threshold, in accordance with the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for ICT Digital Technology Solutions 2023. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Sheffield, was awarded the active contract on 6th November 2025, following the award procedure.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in software engineering and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare solutions. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality software support to localised healthcare initiatives, such as the Cancer Short Reads squad, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. By aligning with compliant frameworks and understanding the constraints regarding thresholds and competition requirements, businesses can position themselves strategically for growth in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Software engineering services to support Cancer Short Reads squad

Notice Description

Software engineering services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Software engineering services to support the Cancer Short Reads squad in updating and running the pipeline

Procurement Information

As the total contract value is PS49,282.56 ex VAT, this is a below-threshold procurement and not within the scope of the regulation. No prior publication was therefore required. The contract was awarded under a compliant framework (HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 (ComIT 3- Complete IT 3) (reference number: 2023/S 000-007857)).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06139c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008702-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,282 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@genomicsengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5AB
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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