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Specialised Reporting for Lung Cancer Screening

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process for the specialised reporting services to support lung cancer screening, specifically focusing on health services. The tender has been awarded to The HLH Imaging Group Limited, under a Direct Award procedure aligned with PSR Regulations. The contract is valued at £117,000 for a 12-month period from April 2026 to March 2027, with the procurement process managed without prior publication of a call for competition. Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the buyer organisation ensures that this contract eases the pressures on in-house reporting by utilising a bank of Radiologists for Low Dose CT scans reporting.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses within the health services sector. Organisations specialising in medical imaging services, radiology, or teleradiology reporting can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and client base. The collaboration with NHS Trusts underscores the potential for integrating innovative solutions within public healthcare systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the medical imaging sector would find this procurement particularly appealing, as it facilitates increased access and encourages service innovation and sustainability. The contract's focus on Quality, Value, and Social Value affirms the eligibility criteria, setting a strong foundation for service providers aiming to align with these key standards.

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Notice Title

Specialised Reporting for Lung Cancer Screening

Notice Description

HLH is provider of Radiology reporting for the Low Dose CT scans for Lung Cancer Screening. We send the images to them to report and they send the Radiology written report back to us. This eases pressures on in house reporting. They have a bank of Radiologists who pick up the scans to report.<br/>This is a Direct Award against The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub Teleradiology and Specialised Reporting Services FTS Reference: 2025/S 000-037677, Lot 2 Lung Cancer Screening (LCS), which is governed by PSR Regulations.<br/>This contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process C. The value of the 12 month contract is PS117,000.00. It is proposed that this contract will run from April 2026 to March 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Direct Award against The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub Teleradiology and Specialised Reporting Services FTS Reference: 2025/S 000-037677, Lot 2 Lung Cancer Screening (LCS), which is governed by PSR Regulations.
This contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process C. The value of the 12 month contract is PS117,000.00. It is proposed that this contract will run from April 2026 to March 2027.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on 01/04/2026. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035529-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 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
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE HLH IMAGING GROUP

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