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World Model for SACT

VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

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Planning

03 Aug 2026 at 13:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Velindre University NHS Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "World Model for SACT," categorized under software integration consultancy services. This initiative is focused on developing a model to support the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) within the Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff, United Kingdom. Interested parties are invited to a pre-market engagement exercise scheduled to conclude on 14 August 2026. The procurement process is not above threshold and is tailored toward SMEs and VCSEs, with an estimated start date for contracts being 1 November 2026 and an end date of 1 November 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in software integration consultancy and healthcare technology solutions. It seeks innovative partners capable of integrating operational, prescribing, and workforce data to enhance planning and management in cancer treatment. Businesses with expertise in demand forecasting and capacity planning will find this project well-suited to their capabilities, with the added benefit of contributing to healthcare advancements in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

World Model for SACT

Notice Description

Velindre NHS Trust is undertaking pre-market engagement to explore innovative solutions for the development of a World Model to support the delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) within the new Velindre Cancer Centre. The proposed solution will integrate operational, prescribing and workforce data to improve demand forecasting, capacity planning, patient readiness assessment and treatment pathway management. Suppliers are invited to share information on relevant technologies, experience and approaches to support the development of the future procurement strategy and business case.

Planning Information

Velindre NHS Trust is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to better understand supplier capabilities, innovative technologies and potential approaches for supporting operational planning and delivery within cancer services. The engagement will provide an opportunity for organisations to share information on relevant products, services, experience and emerging solutions that may help inform future business requirements and any subsequent procurement strategy. Feedback received will be used to support option appraisal, feasibility assessment and future market development activities. Participation in this exercise will not form part of any future procurement process. Please contact Gemma Roscrow at Gemma.Roscrow@wales.nhs.uk or Nicola Williams at Nicoal.williams33@wales.nhs.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073232-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2027 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
VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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