Scope
Reference
C345222
Description
NHS England is seeking to award a contract to deliver the Programme Management Function for the NHS Cancer Innovation Open Call Programme (via SBRI Healthcare).
The supplier will support assessment of the applications by a robust and independent three stage peer review and interview process requiring expertise in Cancer, implementation commercialisation and evaluation. Successful awardees are provided funding for real world pilots which are monitored and evaluated closely. To date there have been two rounds of the open call funding 14 innovations, the third round will be announced shortly.
The successful supplier will be responsible for the following:
- Continued management of Round 3 of the open call programme
- Monitor performance and financial spend of pilots
- Report of progress to the NHS Cancer Programme
- Manage evaluation for each innovation including commissioning the NICE metal tool, obtaining input from the NICE scientific advice team and ensuring health economics are assessed
- Provide tailored support and mentoring for innovators
- Develop the scope for an additional offer of support for successful pilots demonstrating high impact and feasibility and administering a transparent and robust assessment process to review eligibility of pilots for additional support
- Manage the administration of NHS Cancer Programme Innovation Events to showcase and facilitate networking between funded projects
- Support the NHS Cancer Programme Innovation Team to manage the administration of future open calls
The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend by up to 2 x 12 months.
Contract 2. PMO Support for the NHS Cancer Programme Innovation Open Call
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,958,002 excluding VAT
- £2,349,602.40 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
21 July 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 30 August 2028
- Possible extension to 30 August 2030
- 4 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
2 x 1 year extensions permitted within the contract
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Competition | Administer a fourth competition and associated contracts for awardees |
12 months |
| Monitoring & Reporting | Monitor and report on awarded projects |
1 months |
| Showcase Event | Host a showcase / networking event to facilitate networking opportunities for awardees |
12 months |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
LGC Group
- Companies House: 02991879
Queens Road
Middlesex
TW11 0LY
United Kingdom
Email: gmgcommercial@lgcgroup.com
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. PMO Support for the NHS Cancer Programme Innovation Open Call
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Liz Salter
Telephone: 07542504519
Email: liz.salter2@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government