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Somerset Cancer Register

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:47

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the Somerset Cancer Register, a leading cancer management system solely owned by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Classified under the IT software package sector (CPV 48517000), this direct award tender falls within the "goods" category and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. Located in Basildon, Essex, the buying organisation represents a central government authority. The contract's award date is set for the 18th of March 2026, with a standstill period concluding on the 30th of March 2026. The direct procurement method employed underscores the exclusive intellectual property rights held by the supplier and sets the groundwork for the contract's substantial £249,447.60 gross value.

This contract presents significant potential for businesses specialising in IT healthcare solutions, particularly those with expertise in electronic patient records. Such businesses may leverage opportunities to develop tailored software solutions or support services for healthcare organisations. The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, as the supplier, exemplifies a large-scale operation ready to utilise the contract for further advancement in cancer management technology across England. Market operators with proficiency in healthcare IT systems and the capacity for large-scale deployments may find substantial growth opportunities in collaborations with similar trusts or by expanding their service offerings in the broader national healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Somerset Cancer Register

Notice Description

Somerset Cancer Register (SCR) is the leading cancer system used across England solely owned by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Somerset Cancer Register provides a single, comprehensive electronic patient record and is the primary cancer management tool.

Procurement Information

Somerset Cancer Register (SCR) is the leading cancer system used across England solely owned by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Somerset Cancer Register provides a single, comprehensive electronic patient record and is the primary cancer management tool.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025278-2026
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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£207,873 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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