Planning

Cancer Life Science Hub

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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Planning

16 Oct 2025 at 13:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust involves the planning stage for the "Cancer Life Science Hub" project. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically health services, and is located in the United Kingdom. Significant dates for this tender include virtual pre-market engagement sessions scheduled for 20th, 27th October, and 3rd November 2025. The procurement method includes pre-market engagement to support expressions of interest. The process is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice expected by 17th October 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 20th October 2025 and may extend until 27th October 2028.

This tender provides a strategic opportunity for businesses specializing in health services and innovation, particularly those with an interest in cancer-related offerings. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are capable of contributing to the long-term ambitions for cancer population services and innovation. Engaging in the pre-market events could be advantageous for businesses seeking partnership and collaboration with the East & West Midlands Cancer Alliances. This initiative offers potential growth through involvement in a major NHS project aimed at enhancing cancer service coordination and system oversight.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cancer Life Science Hub

Notice 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.

Planning Information

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: •20 October 2025 – 13:00pm to 14:30pm •27 October 2025 – 11:00am to 12:30pm •03 November 2025 – 11:00 am to 12:30pm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065961-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Roger Height
Contact Email
agem.strategicvaluepartnership@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07580767236

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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