AwardedAwarded 27 May 2026

Lung Cancer Screening Programme: External QA of Radiologists (26/27)

NHS England · NHS and health

In brief

NHS England awarded healthcare work to University of Nottingham (The) on 27 May 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

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.

Who won

Winner	Value	Dates
University of Nottingham (The)	£130,328	1 June 2026 to 31 October 2026
University of Nottingham (The)	£130,328	Awarded 6 November 2025

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

6 November 2025Transparency notice · UK5, notice 071689-2025
6 November 2025Contract award notice · UK6, notice 071701-2025
24 June 2026Contract details notice · UK7, notice 059521-2026

Last time this was bought

Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (West Midlands)

Won by: InHealth Intelligence
Awarded: 5 March 2026
Value: Not stated, or split across lots
Bids: 3

Matched on NHS England, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

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From notice 071689-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 6 November 2025, last updated 24 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.