Award of Primary Care Cancer Early Diagnosis Digital Support Tool to C the Signs Limited by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit for Somerset CCG

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NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit awarded a contract to C the Signs Limited for the provision of a Primary Care Cancer Early Diagnosis Digital Support Tool at practice level across Somerset.

The tool supports the NHS Long Term Plan objectives for improving cancer outcomes and builds on the Independent Cancer Taskforce (2015) recommendations, aiming to achieve a 75% early diagnosis target by 2028/29.

It promotes improved decision making to enhance the quality of 2-week wait referrals, increase appropriate direct access diagnostic uptake, improve primary care safety netting, and increase the proportion of cancers diagnosed at stages 1 and 2.

The solution integrates with primary care systems, includes a tracking process for tests in line with PCN DES and QOF requirements, features a self-audit function, and provides real-time data for pathways.

The contract is for three years at an annualised value of circa £80,000, with a total contract value of £243,600.