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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract for the "Cleft Registry and Audit Network (CRANE)" service to The Royal College of Surgeons of England. This contract, valued at £511,713.60, is focused on data-processing services within the healthcare sector and entails producing SSQDs, activity, and outcomes data extracts. The procurement process was conducted via direct award due to technical reasons, demonstrating the significance of the supplier's unique expertise. The project's location is London, UK, with milestones set to begin on 31st July 2026 and expected to conclude by 31st March 2027, although extensions may reach up to March 2028. The procurement status is in the award stage, with a standstill period ending on 2nd July 2026, allowing for any challenges to be raised.

This tender presents growth opportunities for companies specialising in data-processing services and those with capabilities in health data management. The contract is well-suited for large-scale operations given the comprehensive nature of the data requirements and potential extensions for a further 12 months. Organisations with a history of working on government contracts, particularly within the healthcare field, stand to benefit from leveraging their expertise to enhance NHS England's policy and commissioning development. This collaboration emphasises the need for skilled data handling and offers a pivotal role in influencing medical audit and registry outcomes, thus providing significant exposure and experience for the supplier.

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Notice Title

Cleft Registry and Audit Network (CRANE)

Notice Description

Cleft Registry and Audit Network (CRANE) - SSQDs, activity and outcomes data extracts

Procurement Information

Technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059088-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72310000 - Data-processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£426,428 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 days ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND

Further Information

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