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 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)
- £41,500,000 excluding VAT
- £49,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2036
- Possible extension to 31 May 2046
- 20 years
Description of possible extension:
10 Years
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
1 x 10 year extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 April 2026, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
6 April 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 May 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 August 2045
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | As per ITT |
Cost | 60.00% |
| Quality Criteria | As per ITT |
Quality | 15.00% |
| Presentation | As per ITT |
Quality | 15.00% |
| Social Value | As per ITT |
Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Concession
Competitive flexible procedure description
2 Stage process
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
Region: UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Organisation type: Public authority - central government