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Cancer Register System

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

10 Apr 2026 at 07:48

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a tender process for a Cancer Register System, awarded to the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This contract falls under the industry category of "goods", specifically focusing on software package and information systems. The procurement was a direct award, providing essential continuity for the Somerset Cancer Register, which plays a critical role in managing cancer data and reporting. Significant dates include the contract award notice published on 10th April 2026, with a contract period from 23rd April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The system is expected to undergo a mandatory migration to a cloud platform as part of its evolution.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for IT software providers capable of fulfilling critical software needs within the healthcare sector. Particularly suited are large organisations with proven expertise in managing comprehensive data applications and providing secure cloud-based solutions. Such projects not only contribute to company growth by leveraging high-value contracts but also offer the potential for future collaborations with NHS Trusts seeking innovative healthcare solutions to enhance patient care and data management processes.

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Notice Title

Cancer Register System

Notice Description

SCR is a web-based software application specifically developed by the NHS to collect relevant data throughout a patient's cancer journey.

Procurement Information

Continued operation of the Somerset Cancer Register System, with migration to cloud based provision during the contract period, will provide essential continuity of this embedded critical platform, enabling the trust to meet its local and national priorities, pending a potential future system strategy review and / or delivery via EPR. SCR is a critical system within the Trust's cancer pathway infrastructure and is essential for the organisation's statutory reporting, operational performance management, and delivery of safe, high-quality cancer services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032629-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,088 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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