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Cancer Vaccine Launchpad (CVLP)

NHS ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England has awarded a contract with the title "Cancer Vaccine Launchpad (CVLP)" in the Health services category. The contract is valued at £2,100,000 and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period is from February 12, 2024, to March 31, 2026. The tender was closed on November 24, 2023. The contract was awarded on February 12, 2024.

This opportunity to collaborate on the Cancer Vaccine Launchpad project can benefit businesses specialising in health services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate. The project aims to provide access to personalised cancer vaccine research trials across NHS cancer care providers in England. Businesses in the health sector with a focus on cancer treatments and research are encouraged to explore this contract opportunity to expand their services and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cancer Vaccine Launchpad (CVLP)

Notice Description

The CVLP is a strategic priority and collaboration between NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the Office for Life Sciences (OLS), the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and Genomics England (GEL), with the aim to facilitate access to personalised cancer vaccine research trials. The project was jointly announced in July 2023 with the Secretary of State and in partnership with the Prime Minister. See link (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-agreement-to-deliver-new-cancer-vaccine-trials#:~:text=It will work by creating,become part of standard care) Through the CVLP platform, cancer patients from across a network of up to 140 NHS cancer care providers will be asked to consent to be put forward for clinical trials. Their surplus tissue samples, obtained through standard of care pathways, will be used to assess their eligibility. The detail of any available trials will be shared with the participant and their treating clinical team to see if the patient wishes to take part, and if so, the patient will travel to the nearest trial site to access the clinical trial. The CVLP is a feasibility study, facilitating access to personalised treatment cancer trials, for example cancer vaccines. Patients will be identified across a network of up to 140 NHS cancer care providers. Patients in the CVLP will be asked to consent for analysis of their tumour material, peripheral blood (if trial requires), and clinical data to establish whether they might be suitable for current or future cancer vaccine trials. The detail of any available trials will be shared with the participant and their treating clinical team, to see if they would consider taking part in the trial(s) for which they are eligible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b123b14-75dc-4986-8da3-185d2b272310
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f7fc104-8f21-48d4-be92-88300b2a5637
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,397,592 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

Further Information

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