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Cancer Vaccines Launch Pad

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

29 Feb 2024 at 16:58

Tender

24 Oct 2023 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cancer Vaccines Launch Pad" project, led by NHS England, involves the provision of digital infrastructure and clinical liaison services for personalised cancer vaccine research trials. This project falls under the health services category and is conducted through an open tender procedure. The project, initiated in July 2023, aims to facilitate access to cancer vaccine trials for patients across up to 140 NHS cancer care providers. The current stage is award, with a contract signed on 12th February 2024. The total contract value is £1,397,952 GBP.

The "Cancer Vaccines Launch Pad" tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialized in digital infrastructure and clinical services to contribute to cutting-edge cancer research. Companies with experience in healthcare technology and clinical trial management are well-suited to compete. The tender, managed by NHS England, offers a chance to participate in a strategic collaboration involving various health organizations and government bodies. The project's end-to-end management of up to 2000 patients until March 2025 provides a significant avenue for business growth and innovation in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Cancer Vaccines Launch Pad

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%20will%20work%20by%20creating,become%20part%20of%20standard%20care)<br/><br/>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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: Up to a single 12 month extension from 01/04/2025. Any extension period is subject to approval of NHS England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040e7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006588-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,397,952 £1M-£10M

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
3 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
NHSE Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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