Scope
Reference
C397089
Description
Contract successfully awarded to the University of Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU) for the Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad (CVLP) Services.
Period of contract: 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 36 months.
Contract 1. Cancer Vaccine Launchpad (CVLP) Scale-up
Supplier
Contract value
- £9,305,994 excluding VAT
- £11,167,192.80 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 December 2025
Contract dates
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Up-to 36 months in increments
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to extend if exercised by the contracting authority
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Vaccines Launch Pad (CVLP) | Performance against these KPIs will be reviewed regularly through scheduled contract review meetings and informal progress updates, with results forming part of the overall assessment of contract... |
3 months |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Prototypes and development
As set out in Schedule 2 of the Procurement Act 2023 and in accordance with the published guidance on exempted contracts by the Cabinet Office for Research and Development Services.
Supplier
University of Southampton Clinical Trials Unit
- Companies House: RC000668
University Road, Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom
Email: cvlp@soton.ac.uk
Website: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/ctu/trialportfolio/listoftrials/cvlp.page
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Cancer Vaccine Launchpad (CVLP) Scale-up
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: NHS England
Telephone: 0300 311 2233
Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government