Planning

National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine-East Midlands: Healthcare Partner

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

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Planning

26 Mar 2026 at 09:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Loughborough University is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process for a healthcare partnership at the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine – East Midlands. The tender, focused within the health services industry category, seeks to partner with healthcare providers to expand clinical services, including sport and exercise medicine, at their Olympic legacy facility located in Loughborough, UK. This initiative includes advanced diagnostic imaging facilities and rehabilitation services. Interested parties need to submit their market engagement responses by 24 April 2026, with the delivery of services expected to begin in January 2027. The engagement process is oriented towards gaining market intelligence to inform potential future procurements, adhering to the Procurement Act 2023 requirements.

This procurement opportunity is particularly suited for businesses operating in the healthcare sector, especially those with a focus on sport and exercise medicine and diagnostic imaging. Companies that hold, or can obtain, a CQC registration and have an interest in academic healthcare partnerships are well-positioned to engage with this project. The partnership presents a significant growth opportunity, valued at approximately £6 million, to expand clinical capabilities within a purpose-built facility. Businesses that can contribute to teaching and research as part of the collaboration will find this project aligned with their goals, providing a unique chance to enhance their service offerings in a prestigious academic environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine-East Midlands: Healthcare Partner

Notice Description

Loughborough University, on behalf of the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine - East Midlands (NCSEM-EM), is conducting pre-market engagement to explore viable healthcare partnership models for expanding clinical services, diagnostic imaging, and sport and exercise medicine provision at our Olympic legacy facility. We seek market intelligence to inform whether to proceed to formal procurement and, if so, how best to structure specifications, commercial models, and procurement approach. Partnership with healthcare provider(s) to operate and/or expand: *Clinical services: Sport and exercise medicine, musculoskeletal medicine, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, orthopaedics *Diagnostic imaging: 3T MRI, X-ray, DXA, ultrasound, C-arm fluoroscopy *Operating model Purpose-built facility at Loughborough University campus: *11 clinical consulting rooms (~1,500 sq ft) *343 sq m rehabilitation/gait laboratory *Advanced diagnostic suite (3T MRI, X-ray, DXA, ultrasound, C-arm) *Reception, IT infrastructure, security, parking Any partner must: *Hold (or be able to obtain) CQC registration for proposed services *Demonstrate alignment with sport and exercise medicine focus (not general acute healthcare) *Contribute to teaching / Research This is an academic healthcare partnership, not a purely commercial tenancy. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Loughborough:-Health-services./ZBJ86Z66CZ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZBJ86Z66CZ

Planning Information

How to Participate: 1. Access the Pre-Market Engagement Document: The full Pre-Market Engagement (PME) document, including detailed background, scope, questions for providers, and submission requirements, is available via the Delta eSourcing platform. To access: •Visit the Delta eSourcing portal : https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ •Register as a supplier if you have not already done so •Search for this opportunity using the access code: ZBJ86Z66CZ •Download the PME document and associated materials 2. Review and Respond: Please review the PME document carefully and provide comprehensive written responses to all questions. The PME document covers: •About your organization •Market interest and strategic fit •Proposed clinical services and patient populations •Financial model and commercial viability •Teaching and research contributions •Space, facilities, and operational requirements •Governance, quality assurance, and partnership arrangements •Risks, concerns, and potential deal-breakers •Procurement approach preferences •Learning from previous similar partnerships 3. Submit Your Response: Deadline: 17:00 BST on 24 April 2026 Submission method: Via the Delta eSourcing portal only. Following the closure of the PME period: Analysis: •We will analyze all responses received to assess market appetite, viability, and optimal procurement approach •We may contact respondents for follow-up discussions or clarifications (but are under no obligation to do so) Decision: •We will decide whether to proceed with a formal procurement, and if so, what procurement route and structure to adopt •The intelligence gathered through PME will inform the development of formal tender documentation (if we proceed) If we proceed to formal procurement: •A separate tender notice (Contract Notice) will be published on Find a Tender Service •Formal procurement will follow the Procurement Act 2023 requirements •The formal procurement will be open to all eligible providers, including those who did not participate in PME Participation in, or non-participation in, the engagement does not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement, and is not a condition of participation in the future tender. Deadline for PME Return: 24/04/26 (12 noon)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067492
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027677-2026
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 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
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3TU
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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