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title: "Cancer Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06941d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# Cancer Management System

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06941d

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## Summary

The Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority under the central government umbrella of the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage for procuring a comprehensive Cancer Management System. The procurement process, initiated on 8th May 2026, falls under the "goods" category and seeks to enhance cancer care management through advanced software solutions. A preliminary market engagement exercise is currently scheduled, inviting interested suppliers to participate in an initial demonstration phase. This is aimed at reviewing system capabilities and gathering information to refine the procurement strategy. Interested parties must express their interest by 22nd May 2026, with the demonstrations set to be completed by the end of June 2026. The delivery location is specified for the UKC2 region, and the project anticipates starting the contract period on 1st April 2027, running through till at least March 2030, with possibilities for extensions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specializing in software packages and information systems tailored for the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in developing or integrating patient tracking systems, treatment planning tools, and data reporting systems stand to benefit greatly. The procurement process emphasizes interoperability and innovative use of technology, thereby favouring businesses that can showcase their capabilities in these areas through demonstrations. With a focus on compliance with clinical standards and supporting digital remote monitoring, businesses adept in these domains will find this tender an attractive proposition.

## Notice

This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is issued in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to inform the market of an upcoming procurement for the provision of a comprehensive Cancer Management System. The contracting authority is seeking to engage with suitably qualified suppliers to better understand the range of solutions available, inform the development of its procurement strategy, and ensure that the resulting specification reflects current best practice and innovation in cancer care management technologies. The proposed system is expected to support the end-to-end management of cancer pathways, including (but not limited to) patient tracking, multidisciplinary team coordination, Patient Tracker List (PTL) and Pathway management, treatment planning, data integration, reporting, and compliance with relevant clinical standards and regulatory requirements. The system must have functionality to capture, manage and report on Weekly Cancer PTL, Cancer Waiting Times dataset (CWT), Cancer Outcomes and Services Dataset (COSD) and National Cancer Audits. The system should also have functionality to capture and report on cancer personalised care activities and support the management of patients through Digital Remote Monitoring. The system is expected to be able to import and export identified records from and to other clinical systems including Radiology, Pathology, and core Patient administration systems (PAS) As part of this preliminary engagement, interested suppliers may be required to participate in an initial demonstration phase. These demonstrations will form a key component of the market engagement process, enabling the authority to review system capabilities, usability, interoperability, and alignment with organisational needs. Suppliers should be prepared to showcase core functionalities, system architecture, and examples of real-world implementation. Participation in this preliminary market engagement, including the demonstration stage, will not constitute any form of pre-qualification or selection for any future procurement process. Suppliers interested in participating in the demonstration phase are invited to express their interest in accordance with the instructions set out in this notice.

### Planning Information

As part of this preliminary engagement, interested suppliers may be required to participate in an initial demonstration phase. These demonstrations will form a key component of the market engagement process, enabling the authority to review system capabilities, usability, interoperability, and alignment with organisational needs. Suppliers should be prepared to showcase core functionalities, system architecture, and examples of real-world implementation.
Please note, this exercise is intended as an awareness, communication and information-gathering exercise offering an opportunity for potential suppliers to provide information/present solutions to the Authority.
Further to the above; as part of the pre-market exercise, the Authority may wish to invite providers to present their solutions to key stakeholders of the Authority.
The Authority provides no commitment to award a contract or commence any tender process as a result of this market engagement exercise. At this stage the Authority are developing their strategy for procuring the requirements below.
Suppliers interested in participating in the demonstration phase are invited to express their interest by contacting megan.nixon2@nhs.net by close of business (17:00) Friday 22nd May.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042259-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 08:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042259-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042259-2026
  8th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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