Planning

Cancer Life Science Hub

  • University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-073615

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05ce15 (view related notices)

Published 13 November 2025, 3:03pm



Scope

Reference

C395670

Description

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

Total value (estimated)

  • £1 excluding VAT
  • £1.20 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 20 November 2025 to 27 November 2026
  • Possible extension to 27 October 2028
  • 2 years, 11 months, 8 days

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 85100000 - Health services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

17 November 2025

Engagement process 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.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

17 November 2025


Contracting authority

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWXN-8614-MPHH

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 6WW

United Kingdom

Contact name: Roger Height

Telephone: 07580767236

Email: agem.strategicvaluepartnership@nhs.net

Website: https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

Region: UKF21 - Leicester

Organisation type: Public authority - central government