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4821/JN/25 - Mobile Clinic Unit Partner for Supporting Community Based Prostate Cancer Screening

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is inviting bids for an open procedure procurement titled "Mobile Clinic Unit Partner for Supporting Community Based Prostate Cancer Screening," identified under procurement ID 4821/JN/25. This initiative, part of the IMProVE study, seeks a vehicle-based mobile clinic unit partner to enhance prostate cancer screening accessibility in Yorkshire, specifically in Leeds and Sheffield. The project, classified under Research Services (CPV 73110000) and Miscellaneous Health Services (CPV 85140000), is open to SMEs and VCSEs. The procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage, with the tender period ending on 21st October 2025 at 16:00 BST. The contract period is set from 20th April 2026 to 28th April 2028.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in health services, mobile clinic operations, and community outreach. By participating, companies can contribute to a significant public health initiative, aligning their operations with leading research institutions like Queen Mary University of London and the University of Sheffield. The expected extension of services across Yorkshire necessitates collaboration with those experienced in logistical deployment of mobile health units and community engagement, making it suitable for businesses focused on health innovation and community health services expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4821/JN/25 - Mobile Clinic Unit Partner for Supporting Community Based Prostate Cancer Screening

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to secure a vehicle based mobile clinic unit partner to support the delivery of Work Package 2 (WP2) within the IMProVE study, with a focus on improving equitable access to prostate cancer screening. The IMProVE study's full title is "Prostate cancer screening using a risk adapted PSA/image-based approach: Pilot study for a Yorkshire wide comparison with Standard care". The study is funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research and is being run in collaboration with Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and the University of Sheffield (study sponsor). WP2 pilots community-based prostate cancer screening in Leeds and Sheffield, combining targeted invitations and community outreach to recruit eligible men for PSA blood testing and optional saliva sampling via vehicle based mobile clinic units. Participants are randomised to either standard NHS care or an image-based pathway, with follow-up diagnostics and referrals managed within the NHS. It is anticipated that 45,000 men will be invited to take part in screening, with uptake estimated to be 4,500 men (10%). This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Procurement Act (as defined above) on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is not subject to the Procurement Act (as defined above).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4af35b09-0874-4c0a-9e30-e37c72d9d189
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1025e748-fd4a-483e-958d-90ac00d9e85e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£931,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
James Noble
Contact Email
james.noble@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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