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title: "Expression of Interest for a Macmillan Cancer Support Innovation project"
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# Expression of Interest for a Macmillan Cancer Support Innovation project

Buyer: MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e9d1107-d49e-484f-87e3-2b89eb10487b

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## Summary

Macmillan Cancer Support is currently planning a tender for an innovative project aimed at enhancing cancer information and support services, which forms part of its 2025 strategy. The procurement process, identified as an Expression of Interest (EOI), is seeking agencies to collaborate in designing and delivering new support offers to improve care access and understanding among cancer patients. Classified under software programming and consultancy services, as well as specialty design services, this project is seeking expert input to create scalable and digital solutions. The procurement is located in the United Kingdom, with engagement ending on 10th March 2026, followed by distribution of the full RFP pack to selected agencies in March or April. The anticipated project duration is four to six months from kick-off.

Business opportunities are apparent for agencies with a strong track record in working with marginalised communities, particularly those experienced in participatory design approaches. The project is ideal for businesses adept at developing scalable digital solutions, with potential to contribute towards an impactful social cause. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly encouraged to participate, enhancing their prospects for growth through collaboration with Macmillan Cancer Support. Additionally, the flexibility to partner with another supplier provides further avenues for businesses to align their capabilities through joint delivery of project phases. Interested suppliers need to submit their proposal outlines by email to procurement@macmillan.org.uk by the deadline, demonstrating their expertise and readiness to engage with priority cancer support audiences.

## Notice

This Expression of Interest (EOI) outlines Macmillan Cancer Support's request for agencies to collaborate on designing, testing and delivering a new cancer information and support offer(s). The project is part of Macmillan's 2025 strategy commitment to reach more people living with cancer and to improve the support we offer for people who experience inequitable access to cancer care and treatment. The design challenge for this project is "How Might We develop a scalable solution that helps people understand their rights, choices and influence in decisions about their care, irrespective of their confidence, self-advocacy skills or system knowledge?" This is an end-to-end Innovation project that we require to be delivered in its entirety by the supplier(s), with input and guidance from Macmillan. This includes insight development and analysis, solution development, prototyping and testing of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). The solution should be scalable and likely be digital or include digital elements. The supplier must have extensive experience designing with communities and individuals that are marginalised. The supplier should be an expert in approaches including designing from the margins and embed meaningful and equitable participatory approaches into every phase of the project. Given the nature of the requirements, we are open to working with 2 suppliers who can deliver different elements or phases of the project. The agency must be able to recruit participants who reflect Macmillan's priority cancer support audiences to take part in user research, co-design and testing of solutions; people who have been diagnosed with cancer in the past 5 years. This includes people who are currently undergoing anti-cancer treatment (more details in attachment). Timelines * Expression of interest response deadline by 10/03/2026. * Selected agencies will receive the full RFP pack in March / April. * The anticipated project duration is 4-6 months from kick-off. The final timeline will be agreed with Macmillan during the tender process. Supplier Response Instructions Via email, interested suppliers should provide: (1) A brief outline of their research, design and innovation approach, including how they will use design from the margin approaches (see examples here); (2) evidence of prior engagement and participatory work with marginalised communities (3) evidence of developing and delivering scalable products and/or services (especially digital) (4) identification of gaps in their ability to meet the full requirements and if there are gaps (5) willingness to partner with another agency. Responses at this stage do not need to be extensive. Responses should be sent to procurement@macmillan.org.uk with the subject line EOI - Innovation Advocacy/Empowerment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d06797be-ba0a-43a8-8ad2-4671098b1926 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79930000 - Specialty design services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 16:43 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d06797be-ba0a-43a8-8ad2-4671098b1926
- 4 Mar 2026 at 16:35 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d06797be-ba0a-43a8-8ad2-4671098b1926

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d06797be-ba0a-43a8-8ad2-4671098b1926
  4th March 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6cffbf3-12c2-428f-a7c7-88a1231882e5
  This Expression of Interest (EOI) outlines Macmillan Cancer Support's request for agencies to collaborate on designing, testing and delivering a new cancer information and support offer(s). The project is part of Macmillan's 2025 strategy commitment to reach more people living with cancer and to improve the support we offer for people who experience inequitable access to cancer care and treatment. The design challenge for this project is "How Might We develop a scalable solution that helps people understand their rights, choices and influence in decisions about their care, irrespective of their confidence, self-advocacy skills or system knowledge?"

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