C The Signs Earlier Cancer Detection Platform

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Awarded value£489,000published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 31 Mar 2026no call for competition

Awarded to C the Signs

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Provision of C The Signs Earlier Cancer Detection

Platform, with optional provision of Bladder, Testicular, Head & Neck, Pancreatic, Prostate if required.

CPV: System and support services

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1Contract for the provision of For the provision of Earlier CancerAwarded

Contract for the provision of For the provision of Earlier Cancer

Detection Platform. Inclusive of call-off value for optional

components, should they be required.

Optional components include: Bladder, Testicular, Head & Neck, Pancreatic, Prostate. CCS G-Cloud 14 framework.

Delivery: South West

From the official record

Procedure method: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 12 Aug 2026, 10:55 BST
Last source update: 12 Aug 2026, 10:55 BST
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-076594
Classification (CPV): System and support services
Delivery area: South West (UKK)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e235 Find a Tender

Why no open competition: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification: The Trust is awarding a 24-month contract to C the Signs via the G-Cloud 14 Framework. The solution was originally procured and selected by the ICB through a compliant procurement process, and the Trust is continuing with the established platform to maintain consistency across the wider health system and avoid unnecessary disruption.
C the Signs supports earlier cancer detection by helping clinicians identify patients at risk of cancer and make appropriate referrals. The contract also includes pre-costed optional modules that may be activated during the term for Bladder, Testicular, Head & Neck, Pancreatic and Prostate cancers.
The award provides a compliant route to market, delivers value for money, and supports the Trust's objective of improving cancer outcomes through earlier diagnosis.

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £489,0001 contract exc. VAT

Bids received 1

Contracts signed 1latest 31 Mar 2026

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
C the SignsSME	£489,000 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Contract 076594-2026-1 · C the SignsSME
Signed
31 Mar 2026
Value
£489,000
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1bids	—	—	—

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawHealth Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, South West, TA15DAContact name, email

1 commercial party on the notice

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