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U16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2027-2030

NHS England

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07 Aug 2026 at 09:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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06 Aug 2026 at 09:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England intends to commission a market research service to deliver the U16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey (U16 CPES). The work will gather inclusive patient insight from children and young people with cancer, supporting representative, high-quality evidence about their experiences of diagnosis and treatment. The requirement is planned as a single service lot and is classified as market research services. NHS England is the buying organisation. The survey is a national UK service, with delivery expected to cover the population and patient experience relevant to NHS England rather than a named local site. The planned service is intended to support four survey cycles for people under 16 with cancer.

This procurement is at the planning and preliminary market-engagement stage; NHS England has set out an intention to procure but has not invited tenders. The expected procedure and procurement method have not been settled in the published information. NHS England is seeking feedback on innovative survey approaches that increase response rates while preserving representativeness and response quality. The planned contract is expected to run for 58 months, from 1 May 2027 to 1 March 2032, and is intended to support four U16 CPES cycles. The estimated value is £957,000 excluding VAT, or £1,148,400 including VAT. NHS England expects the next notice to be published on 2 November 2026. Market-engagement feedback is requested by 2 September 2026.

The work will suit market research agencies, social research organisations and specialist survey providers with experience designing and delivering patient or public experience research. Strong candidates are likely to offer innovative methods for improving response rates without introducing bias, alongside robust sampling, questionnaire design, fieldwork, data collection and analysis. Capability in research involving children and young people, cancer services or other sensitive healthcare settings would be relevant, as would demonstrable understanding of inclusivity, representativeness and response quality. The requirement is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so specialist organisations of these types should consider preparing evidence of relevant delivery experience, quality controls and the ability to support repeated survey cycles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

U16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2027-2030

Notice Description

Cancer in children and young people is rare and yet the biggest cause of premature death for children and young people aged 5-14 years . In the UK, around 2,000 children under 15 are diagnosed with cancer each year, with acute leukaemias and cancers of the brain and spinal cord being the most common types of childhood cancer. As it is rare, childhood cancer is often difficult to identify; diagnosis may come late and treatment can be difficult. The risk factors for developing cancer are also not well understood, compounding further the need for inclusive patient insight. NHS England is looking to award a contract for 58 months; 1 May 2027 - 1 March 2032 . This contract length is designed to allow for delivery of four cycles of U16 CPES.

Planning Information

NHS England is currently exploring changes to the survey methodology to maximise response rates while minimising the risk of introducing bias. The RFI is looking for feedback regarding innovative approaches that improve response rates while maintaining the representativeness and quality of survey responses. To register on the NHS England’s e-Tendering portal and to access this opportunity, please go to https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. The RFI (questionnaire) can be found on Atamis by searching for “C462175” or “U16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2027-2030”.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075112-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£957,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2027 - 1 Mar 2032 4-5 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
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

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