---
title: "Lung Cancer Screening Programme: External QA of Radiologists (26/27)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dbf6"
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published: "2026-06-24"
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# Lung Cancer Screening Programme: External QA of Radiologists (26/27)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dbf6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS England, a central government public authority, as the buying organisation. The contract, titled "Lung Cancer Screening Programme: External QA of Radiologists (26/27)", is positioned within the health services industry category. The initiative is located in London, United Kingdom, specifically at NHS England's offices on Waterloo Road. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract being awarded to the University of Nottingham on 24th June 2026. This procurement was conducted through a direct award process, rationalised by the exclusive intellectual property rights or exclusive rights stipulation outlined in PA23 Schedule 5, with a contract period from 1st June 2026 to 31st October 2026.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for enterprises specializing in healthcare services, particularly those engaged in medical imaging and radiology. Large-scale organisations with a focus on maintaining high diagnostic standards can benefit from participating in such programmes as they can leverage this for furthering their expertise and credentials in quality assurance systems. The contract's direct award nature underscores the importance of holding exclusive rights or specialised intellectual property, making it apt for well-established entities with a strong presence in the healthcare services domain.

## Notice

This contract is for an External Quality Assurance system for radiologists reporting scans for the Lung Cancer Screening Programme (LCSP). The External Quality Assurance system provides rigorous training and quality assurance for radiologists by assessing their ability to accurately interpret thoracic CT images, ensuring early detection of lung cancer while minimising false recalls. The External Quality Assurance system supports consistent diagnostic standards across screening sites but also contributes to continuous professional development by awarding CPD points. This service is vital for maintaining high-quality screening, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes.

### Procurement Information

PA23 Sch.5 Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059521-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,328 |
| Contracts value | £130,328 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 14:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059521-2026
- 6 Nov 2025 at 15:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071701-2025
- 6 Nov 2025 at 14:54 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071689-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059521-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071701-2025
  6th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071689-2025
  6th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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