Scope
Reference
C419545
Description
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (UHD) are looking for a long term partnership that delivers a mutually beneficial service to the local population of private Oncology patients.
The lack of specialist private provision within the region means people with insurance (or choosing to self-pay) have very little option other than to travel out of area or default to NHS services.
The Dorset Cancer Centre is based at Poole and serves a 1m population, with one of the highest proportions of over 65s in the UK. It is the 14th busiest cancer centre based on patients treated list (PTL). There are good rates of PMI but no dedicated providers. With an empty linac bunker at Poole, and another at Dorchester, UHD are looking for a dedicated Oncology treatment provider to occupy the empty linac bunker at both sites where adjacent land could facilitate a dedicated private unit.
University Hospitals Dorset have conducted some preliminary market engagement activity in preparation for a subsequent planned procurement notice and tender opportunity.
Total value (estimated)
- £16,000,000 excluding VAT
- £19,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2036
- Possible extension to 30 June 2046
- 20 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Contract locations
- UKK25 - Dorset
Engagement
Engagement deadline
28 January 2026
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
UHD engagement with known market providers
1st January 2026 - 28th January 2026
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
25 February 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBGQ-3462-MVRD
Management Offices, Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road
POOLE
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sean Fuller
Telephone: 0300 019 5972
Email: sean.fuller@nhs.net
Website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/
Region: UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Organisation type: Public authority - central government