Planning

Cancer Life Science Hub

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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Planning

17 Dec 2025 at 17:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage for a new initiative titled "Cancer Life Science Hub," focused on the research and development services sector. This strategic programme aims to establish partnerships to maximize co-investment into innovative healthcare solutions. Situated in Leicester, United Kingdom, this project is centred around supporting cancer service improvement and extending into broader disease areas to stimulate advances in care models across the Midlands. Business entities can submit their Expressions of Interest until 11:59 pm on Sunday, 31 December 2028, thereby presenting their capabilities and vision for collaboration with the NHS and other partners.

This initiative presents a remarkable opportunity for organisations specialising in innovation, clinical research, and healthcare consulting to contribute to significant advancements in oncology and other critical areas. Interested businesses may benefit from participating by obtaining insights from NHS clinical teams and leaders in addressing current healthcare challenges. Organisations well-suited for this tender are those capable of delivering impactful solutions in service innovation, quality improvement, and partnership building. This collaboration will enable them to engage in projects that drive measurable improvements and forge meaningful connections in the healthcare ecosystem, fostering growth and expansion in their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cancer Life Science Hub

Notice Description

The project reference is C395670 and the closing date for submission of the completed Expression of Interest is 11:59pm, on Sunday 31 December 2028. Expression of interest request for Project Innovation Partners Midlands Life Science Hub Partnership in Action. Innovation with Impact

Planning Information

The Midlands Life Science Hub has been commissioned by the Cancer Alliances to establish a partnership function, this has been a successful program, resulting in over 30 organisations expressing interest to work with the Hub and Cancer Alliances. We wish to continue to receive interest from partners in Cancer service improvement, but are also opening this opportunity to wider disease and specialist areas of interest to trial this approach more broadly. 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. The hub provides a place where clinical teams, leaders and innovators are able to come together to understand the challenges faced and identify solutions that can provide impact. This is not a procurement exercise, but a collaboration of experts who will build evidence for future commercial decision making 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 drive innovation in cancer and other major disease areas - uniting the NHS and industry to turn bold ideas into real-world impact for patients and communities. Our primary objective is to accelerate delivery of the NHS planning 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. Engagement opportunities The Hub offers leadership calls for a 121 discussion and question /answer Book a call request https://outlook.office.com/book/agemCancerAllianceHubCancerAllianceHub@nhs.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled Partner response- expression of interest A clear outline of the intervention /capabilities proposed and the benefits envisaged. Plus details of the resources that you would bring to alongside the NHS. Please follow this link to further supporting information EOI - Supporting information https://sway.cloud.microsoft/U7h6HPvMNAhqLCYh?ref=Link Response is open at all times up until (11:59pm) Sunday 31 December 2028 Partners are invited to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) proforma NHS Midlands Life Science Hub – Industry Partner EOI Form – Fill in form Clarification log https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO410YGs_6teBAixqGKw2j_qNUQkxPSDlRM0YxM1lXTk9LVE9aVExHRk5KSi4u&route=shorturl We would be happy to set up a call and meeting to discuss further with any interested partner, specific questions or queries can be submitted by using clarification form link clarification All partners downloading EOI form will receive a copy of the response to questions within 2 working days. Please note that there is no contract value linked to this Expression of Interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f85b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084060-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 20284 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2029 - 1 Feb 2029 1-6 months
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
Simon Pizzey
Contact Email
simon.pizzey@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07713947777

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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