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. 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.
Notice Details
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
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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073616-2025
13th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073615-2025
13th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073604-2025
13th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070591-2025
3rd November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070583-2025
3rd November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065962-2025
16th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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