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Expression of Interest for a Macmillan Cancer Support Innovation project

MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT

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04 Mar 2026 at 16:43

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

04 Mar 2026 at 16:35

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Macmillan Cancer Support is currently planning a tender for an innovative project aimed at enhancing cancer information and support services, which forms part of its 2025 strategy. The procurement process, identified as an Expression of Interest (EOI), is seeking agencies to collaborate in designing and delivering new support offers to improve care access and understanding among cancer patients. Classified under software programming and consultancy services, as well as specialty design services, this project is seeking expert input to create scalable and digital solutions. The procurement is located in the United Kingdom, with engagement ending on 10th March 2026, followed by distribution of the full RFP pack to selected agencies in March or April. The anticipated project duration is four to six months from kick-off.

Business opportunities are apparent for agencies with a strong track record in working with marginalised communities, particularly those experienced in participatory design approaches. The project is ideal for businesses adept at developing scalable digital solutions, with potential to contribute towards an impactful social cause. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly encouraged to participate, enhancing their prospects for growth through collaboration with Macmillan Cancer Support. Additionally, the flexibility to partner with another supplier provides further avenues for businesses to align their capabilities through joint delivery of project phases. Interested suppliers need to submit their proposal outlines by email to procurement@macmillan.org.uk by the deadline, demonstrating their expertise and readiness to engage with priority cancer support audiences.

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Notice Title

Expression of Interest for a Macmillan Cancer Support Innovation project

Notice Description

This Expression of Interest (EOI) outlines Macmillan Cancer Support's request for agencies to collaborate on designing, testing and delivering a new cancer information and support offer(s). The project is part of Macmillan's 2025 strategy commitment to reach more people living with cancer and to improve the support we offer for people who experience inequitable access to cancer care and treatment. The design challenge for this project is "How Might We develop a scalable solution that helps people understand their rights, choices and influence in decisions about their care, irrespective of their confidence, self-advocacy skills or system knowledge?" This is an end-to-end Innovation project that we require to be delivered in its entirety by the supplier(s), with input and guidance from Macmillan. This includes insight development and analysis, solution development, prototyping and testing of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). The solution should be scalable and likely be digital or include digital elements. The supplier must have extensive experience designing with communities and individuals that are marginalised. The supplier should be an expert in approaches including designing from the margins and embed meaningful and equitable participatory approaches into every phase of the project. Given the nature of the requirements, we are open to working with 2 suppliers who can deliver different elements or phases of the project. The agency must be able to recruit participants who reflect Macmillan's priority cancer support audiences to take part in user research, co-design and testing of solutions; people who have been diagnosed with cancer in the past 5 years. This includes people who are currently undergoing anti-cancer treatment (more details in attachment). Timelines * Expression of interest response deadline by 10/03/2026. * Selected agencies will receive the full RFP pack in March / April. * The anticipated project duration is 4-6 months from kick-off. The final timeline will be agreed with Macmillan during the tender process. Supplier Response Instructions Via email, interested suppliers should provide: (1) A brief outline of their research, design and innovation approach, including how they will use design from the margin approaches (see examples here); (2) evidence of prior engagement and participatory work with marginalised communities (3) evidence of developing and delivering scalable products and/or services (especially digital) (4) identification of gaps in their ability to meet the full requirements and if there are gaps (5) willingness to partner with another agency. Responses at this stage do not need to be extensive. Responses should be sent to procurement@macmillan.org.uk with the subject line EOI - Innovation Advocacy/Empowerment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e9d1107-d49e-484f-87e3-2b89eb10487b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d06797be-ba0a-43a8-8ad2-4671098b1926
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HZ
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)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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