---
title: "Software engineering services to support Cancer Short Reads squad"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06139c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-31"
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# Software engineering services to support Cancer Short Reads squad

Buyer: GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06139c

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## Summary

Genomics England Limited, a public body operating within the health sector in the United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Software engineering services to support Cancer Short Reads squad." The procurement, which falls under the services category within the software programming and consultancy industry, was conducted under a limited procurement method. The contract, valued at £49,282.56 excluding VAT, did not require publication of a prior call for competition as it fell below the regulatory threshold, in accordance with the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for ICT Digital Technology Solutions 2023. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Sheffield, was awarded the active contract on 6th November 2025, following the award procedure.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in software engineering and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare solutions. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality software support to localised healthcare initiatives, such as the Cancer Short Reads squad, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. By aligning with compliant frameworks and understanding the constraints regarding thresholds and competition requirements, businesses can position themselves strategically for growth in the public health sector.

## Notice

Software engineering services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Software engineering services to support the Cancer Short Reads squad in updating and running the pipeline

### Procurement Information

As the total contract value is PS49,282.56 ex VAT, this is a below-threshold procurement and not within the scope of the regulation. No prior publication was therefore required. The contract was awarded under a compliant framework (HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 (ComIT 3- Complete IT 3) (reference number: 2023/S 000-007857)).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008702-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,282 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 5AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2026 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008702-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/

## Provenance

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