Planning

Private Oncology Service Concession

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Feb 2026 at 11:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 08:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Private Oncology Service Concession. This project is aimed at establishing a long-term partnership to benefit the local private Oncology patients in the regions served by the Dorset Cancer Centre, including Poole and Dorchester. The tender has a significant value of £19.2 million and aims to utilise empty linac bunkers at both Poole and Dorchester, where additional land could support a dedicated private unit. The Trust has already engaged in preliminary market activities and plans to release a formal procurement notice by 25 February 2026. Interested parties should note the substantial market opportunity in this healthcare sector, which serves a population with a high proportion of individuals over 65.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare services industry, specifically those with expertise in oncology treatments and facilities management. Companies equipped to handle the delivery and operation of a dedicated oncology treatment unit, possibly with experience in concession agreements, would find this contract particularly suitable. The Trust seeks to address the lack of dedicated private provision in the area, creating opportunities for service providers to expand their reach in one of the UK's busiest cancer centres, thereby enhancing service offerings for insured patients and self-pay individuals within a further developed private sector framework.

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Notice Information

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.

Planning Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061177
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008848-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2036 Over 5 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 DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Sean Fuller
Contact Email
sean.fuller@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0300 019 5972

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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