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Specialised Reporting for Lung Cancer Screening

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Apr 2026 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to The HLH Imaging Group Limited for specialised reporting services in Lung Cancer Screening. The contract, valued at £117,000, runs from April 2026 to March 2027. This procurement is classified under the medical imaging services category, and it aims to support the NHS with radiology reporting for low-dose CT scans, alleviating the pressure on in-house resources. The award follows a Direct Award procedure under the PSR Direct Award Process C, reflecting the regulatory framework for health services provided by the NHS. The procurement stage is complete, with the standstill period commencing on 1st April 2026, allowing parties to challenge the decision by the designated deadline. The procurement location is the East of England, specifically in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the medical imaging sector, especially those specialising in innovative radiology solutions. Companies like HLH Imaging Group Limited that are adept in integrating collaboration, enhancing service sustainability, and providing exceptional value will thrive. The contract offers a chance for enterprises to contribute to reducing inequalities and improving access to vital health screenings, promoting social value. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in health services and radiology reporting are well-suited to engage with similar procurement opportunities, expanding their business footprint within the public healthcare sector.

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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/030280-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days 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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