Planning

Cancer Life Science Hub

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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13 Nov 2025 at 15:04

Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 15:03

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Planning

03 Nov 2025 at 16:21

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03 Nov 2025 at 16:16

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16 Oct 2025 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is spearheading a procurement initiative titled "Cancer Life Science Hub," which is currently in the planning stage. This tender focuses on services within the health industry, specifically targeting improvements in cancer care outcomes across the East and West Midlands region. The initiative involves engaging with industry providers through premarket virtual sessions intended to support expressions of interest. The sessions are scheduled throughout late October and early November 2025, with the final date for expression submission set for midday on Thursday, 20 November 2025. The procurement method involves collaboration between the NHS, the life sciences industry, and other sectors to catalyse long-term improvement in cancer services. This project is headquartered at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, and the procurement planning will reach into 2028, contingent on renewals.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in health services and life science innovations. Businesses capable of forming strategic partnerships and co-investing in innovative health solutions will find this an exciting prospect. The project's emphasis on collaboration and measurable improvements in cancer care suggests that organisations with proven experience in scaling healthcare innovations would be well-suited to contribute. Engagement in this tender can solidify a business's reputation within the healthcare industry and establish a foothold in a transformative initiative impacting cancer care in the Midlands.

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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. The project reference is C395670 and the closing date for submission of the completed Expression of Interest is 12pm, midday on Thursday 20 November 2025. Description The Cancer Alliances in the Midlands have initiated a program of work to harness partnerships with Life Science Industry to drive improvement in cancer outcomes in the Region The aim of this initiative is to maximise the potential for co-investment between NHS, Industry and wider third sectors into innovation and transformation programs to achieve the ambition for our patients and populations. A core element of this vision is the focus on adoption and spread at scale across the Midlands for proven interventions and care models. Together, we will drive innovation in cancer care - collaboration between NHS and industry to turn bold ideas into real-world impact for patients and communities. Our primary objective is to accelerate delivery of these cancer targets by working together, allowing us to treat more patients and expand diagnostic capacity to reach this aim Our scope and purpose of work in the program includes: Focus innovation where it matters most - improving outcomes for our population and transforming how cancer care is delivered. Unlock collaborative investment to accelerate projects with the power to spread and succeed across the system. Show tangible results through measurable improvements in quality, value, outcomes, and experience- going further and faster than we could if we didn't have this partnership Embed innovation at scale, harnessing the collective strength of commissioning, improvement, and transformation partners. Create a learning culture without barriers - a safe space to test, learn, and share what works, inspiring others to join the journey. Please note that there is no contract value linked to this Expression of Interest. Interested providers will be able to access the Prior Engagement Notice (PEN) through the Atamis (Health Family) portal. To register your interest and access the questionnaire, please follow this link: (https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome) If you require further information on this opportunity, please feel free to contact us to discuss further: agem.strategicvaluepartnership@nhs.net

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073616-2025
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
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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