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Cancer Life Science Hub

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

East & West Midlands Cancer Alliances Life Science Innovation and Partnership - Discovery stage via a number of virtual events to communicate with the market. Planning and delivery of the long term ambitions for Cancer Populations and to provide system oversight and coordination for Cancer services. The project reference is C395670 and the closing date for submission of the completed Expression of Interest is 12pm, midday on Thursday 20 November 2025. Description The Cancer Alliances in the Midlands have initiated a program of work to harness partnerships with Life Science Industry to drive improvement in cancer outcomes in the Region The aim of this initiative is to maximise the potential for co-investment between NHS, Industry and wider third sectors into innovation and transformation programs to achieve the ambition for our patients and populations. A core element of this vision is the focus on adoption and spread at scale across the Midlands for proven interventions and care models. Together, we will drive innovation in cancer care – collaboration between NHS and industry to turn bold ideas into real-world impact for patients and communities. Our primary objective is to accelerate delivery of these cancer targets by working together, allowing us to treat more patients and expand diagnostic capacity to reach this aim Our scope and purpose of work in the program includes: Focus innovation where it matters most - improving outcomes for our population and transforming how cancer care is delivered. Unlock collaborative investment to accelerate projects with the power to spread and succeed across the system. Show tangible results through measurable improvements in quality, value, outcomes, and experience- going further and faster than we could if we didn’t have this partnership Embed innovation at scale, harnessing the collective strength of commissioning, improvement, and transformation partners. Create a learning culture without barriers - a safe space to test, learn, and share what works, inspiring others to join the journey. Please note that there is no contract value linked to this Expression of Interest. Interested providers will be able to access the Prior Engagement Notice (PEN) through the Atamis (Health Family) portal. To register your interest and access the questionnaire, please follow this link: (https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome) If you require further information on this opportunity, please feel free to contact us to discuss further: agem.strategicvaluepartnership@nhs.net

Classification

  • CPV85100000 — Health services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C395670
Status
planning
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
services

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
073604-2025
Description
Updated Pre-Market Engagement Information The project reference is C395670 and the closing date for submission of the completed Expression of Interest is 12pm, midday on Thursday 20 November 2025. Description The Cancer Alliances in the Midlands have initiated a program of work to harness partnerships with Life Science Industry to drive improvement in cancer outcomes in the Region The aim of this initiative is to maximise the potential for co-investment between NHS, Industry and wider third sectors into innovation and transformation programs to achieve the ambition for our patients and populations. A core element of this vision is the focus on adoption and spread at scale across the Midlands for proven interventions and care models. Together, we will drive innovation in cancer care – collaboration between NHS and industry to turn bold ideas into real-world impact for patients and communities. Our primary objective is to accelerate delivery of these cancer targets by working together, allowing us to treat more patients and expand diagnostic capacity to reach this aim Our scope and purpose of work in the program includes: Focus innovation where it matters most - improving outcomes for our population and transforming how cancer care is delivered. Unlock collaborative investment to accelerate projects with the power to spread and succeed across the system. Show tangible results through measurable improvements in quality, value, outcomes, and experience- going further and faster than we could if we didn’t have this partnership Embed innovation at scale, harnessing the collective strength of commissioning, improvement, and transformation partners. Create a learning culture without barriers - a safe space to test, learn, and share what works, inspiring others to join the journey. Please note that there is no contract value linked to this Expression of Interest. Interested providers will be able to access the Prior Engagement Notice (PEN) through the Atamis (Health Family) portal. To register your interest and access the questionnaire, please follow this link: (https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome)

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning
Has Renewal
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
27 Nov 2026, 23:59
Starts
20 Nov 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
27 Nov 2028, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
065962-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
16 Oct 2025, 14:55
Entry 2
Id
070583-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
3 Nov 2025, 16:16
Entry 3
Id
070591-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
3 Nov 2025, 16:21
Entry 4
Id
073604-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
13 Nov 2025, 14:50
Entry 5
Id
073615-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
13 Nov 2025, 15:03
Entry 6
Id
073616-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
13 Nov 2025, 15:04

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
17 Nov 2025, 23:59
Description
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (Authority) as the Host for the Innovation Hub would like industry providers to have the opportunity to engage in number of premarket virtual sessions to support an expression of interest submission at a later date.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PWXN-8614-MPHH
Name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKF21
Country
GB
Locality
Leicester
Postal Code
LE1 6WW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PWXN-8614-MPHH
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Roger Height
Telephone
07580767236

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Leicester · UKF21 · LE1 6WW · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05ce15-2025-11-13T15:04:43ZPreliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·