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Cancer Register System

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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16 Feb 2026 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a direct contract for the Cancer Register System, a critical software package pivotal for managing cancer-related data, reporting, and analytics. This procurement aligns with the UK's central government public authority under the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54. Located at Lincoln County Hospital in Lincoln, the Trust aims to ensure continuity by transitioning to a cloud-based solution, crucial for the Trust's cancer pathway infrastructure. This contract, valued at £300,000 gross, spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, offering options for migrating to a cloud platform. The award stage is pending with a signature deadline scheduled for 27 March 2026.

This procurement presents a unique opportunity, predominantly for businesses with expertise in software package development and cloud solutions, specialising in healthcare or cancer data management systems. Companies that can deliver IT software packages and possess capabilities in cloud migration will find this tender particularly relevant. The direct procurement method underscores the importance of technical proficiency and reliability, suitable for firms experienced in handling critical infrastructure projects within the healthcare sector. Success in this contract could bolster a firm's credibility and provide substantial growth potential through technical innovation and strategic partnership with NHS authorities.

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Notice Title

Cancer Register System

Notice Description

Somerset Cancer Register is a platform for managing cancer-related data, reporting, and analytics, provided by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to healthcare organisations to assist them in meeting all nationally specified audit and dataset requirements: Cancer Waiting Times (CWT) Cancer Outcomes & Services Dataset (COSD) o Including National Cancer Audit Collaboration (NATCAN) Lung Prostate Breast Ovarian Pancreatic Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Kidney Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Dataset

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/013837-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
Jason Whaler
Contact Email
j.whaler@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01522512512

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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