Targeted Lung Cancer Screening

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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Planning

24 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Common Services Agency, also known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), focuses on engaging the market for a national programme of Targeted Lung Cancer Screening services in Scotland. This tender, currently in the planning stage, is aligned with the Health industry category and will take place in Edinburgh, within the region of UKM. PSD Scotland is looking for innovative solutions to implement the initial phase of the programme targeted at current and former smokers aged 55-74, as per the UK National Screening Committee's recommendations. While key dates for the engagement event are yet to be confirmed, interested service providers are invited to express their interest by emailing NSS.LungCancerScreening@nhs.scot by 7th August 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for service providers with expertise in health services, call-recall systems, risk assessment, smoking cessation, CT scanning, and the issuing of medical results. It is particularly suitable for businesses experienced in public health initiatives and those eager to establish a presence in Scotland's healthcare sector. The procurement method involves a cooperative market engagement where service providers can influence the design of the screening service model and potentially secure roles in implementing the programme's various stages. Such collaboration not only promises potential contracts but also enhances the market position of businesses involved in public-sector health services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Targeted Lung Cancer Screening

Notice Description

PSD Scotland (Formerly NSS) wish to engage with the market to discuss solutions for a national programme for Targeted Lung Cancer Screening in Scotland. Scope/Scale: To implement the initial phase of the Targeted Lung Cancer Screening Programme for current and former smokers aged 55-74 in line with the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) recommendation. An engagement event will be held (dates to be confirmed) to seek information about potential options available to deliver each stage of the screening pathway (including call-recall, risk assessment, smoking cessation, CT scanning delivery, CT scan reporting and issuing of results). Please note this is not a call for competition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PSD Scotland (Formerly NSS) are seeking to engage with the market to establish a service model / patient pathway for a National Targeted Lung Cancer Screening programme in Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838379
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560891
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20282 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560891
    Targeted Lung Cancer Screening - PSD Scotland (Formerly NSS) wish to engage with the market to discuss solutions for a national programme for Targeted Lung Cancer Screening in Scotland. Scope/Scale: To implement the initial phase of the Targeted Lung Cancer Screening Programme for current and former smokers aged 55-74 in line with the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) recommendation. An engagement event will be held (dates to be confirmed) to seek information about potential options available to deliver each stage of the screening pathway (including call-recall, risk assessment, smoking cessation, CT scanning delivery, CT scan reporting and issuing of results). Please note this is not a call for competition.

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