Tender

Private Oncology Service Concession

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 17:00

PlanningUpdate

02 Feb 2026 at 11:15

Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is progressing with an active tender process to establish a long-term partnership through a Private Oncology Service Concession. This opportunity is situated in Poole and Dorchester, within the UKK24 region. It principally pertains to the health services industry and aims to deliver private oncology services using vacant linac bunkers at the respective sites. With a procurement method described as open with a competitive flexible procedure, the process is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties should note that the deadline for tender submissions is set for 6th April 2026, while the award period concludes on 20th May 2026. Businesses should prepare for electronic submissions in English.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential for firms specialising in healthcare services, particularly oncology treatment providers ready to establish or expand their operations in the UK. The contract, valued up to £49.8 million GBP, spans a decade from June 2026, with an option for a ten-year extension. Businesses experienced in managing private healthcare facilities and those providing high-quality oncological care are well-suited to compete, especially given the region's significant demand for dedicated private services amid good PMI rates. Engaging with local healthcare infrastructure, this concession could establish dominance for providers in the private oncology sector. Opportunities exist for leveraging social value and delivering competitive commercial offerings essential for winning this contract.

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Notice Title

Private Oncology Service Concession

Notice Description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (UHD) are looking for a long term partnership that delivers a mutually beneficial service to the local population of private Oncology patients. The Dorset Cancer Centre is based at Poole and serves a 1m population, with one of the highest proportions of over 65s in the UK. It is the 14th busiest cancer centre based on patients treated list (PTL). There are good rates of PMI but no dedicated providers. With an empty linac bunker at Poole, and another at Dorchester, UHD are looking for a dedicated Oncology treatment provider to occupy the empty linac bunker at both sites where adjacent land could facilitate a dedicated private unit. University Hospitals Dorset have conducted some preliminary market engagement activity in preparation for a subsequent planned procurement notice and tender opportunity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 1 x 10 year extension

Renewal: 10 Years

Planning Information

UHD engagement with known market providers 1st January 2026 - 28th January 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061177
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020134-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£41,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£41,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 20262 days to go
Future Notice Date
25 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2045-08-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Further Information

Notice Documents

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