---
title: "Cleft Registry and Audit Network (CRANE)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb5c"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# Cleft Registry and Audit Network (CRANE)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb5c

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

### Procurement Information

Technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059088-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £426,428 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72310000 - Data-processing services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 14:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059088-2026
- 23 Jun 2026 at 14:42 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059083-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059088-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059083-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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