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Somerset Cancer Register

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Apr 2026 at 08:59

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:47

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Somerset Cancer Register, led by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on the healthcare industry. This process involves a direct award to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, the proprietor of the leading cancer management system used across England. Centred around Basildon, United Kingdom, within the UKH37 region, the procurement is currently at the contract award stage, officially signed on 1st April 2026, with its contract scheduled to run until the 31st of March 2029. This significant public procurement initiative falls under the 'goods' category and involves key entities within the public healthcare sector, subject to legal frameworks as per the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides considerable opportunity for growth, particularly for large-scale healthcare IT firms specialising in electronic patient record systems. The direct award method highlights the necessity for specialised intellectual property handled by a single supplier, thus allowing Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to extend its reach and efficiency within the health service domain. Businesses adept in IT software and systems integration focusing on healthcare solutions can consider partnerships or collaborative avenues as Somerset Cancer Register remains the primary tool for cancer patient management across England. The opportunity underscores the vast potential for businesses that can offer robust management tools supporting comprehensive and efficient healthcare records.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033578-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£207,873 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 months 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
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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

Notice Documents

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