--- title: "Cancer Life Science Hub" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce15" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ce15" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce15.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce15.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST" published: "2025-11-13" --- # Cancer Life Science Hub Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce15 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ce15) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce15.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is spearheading a procurement initiative titled "Cancer Life Science Hub," which is currently in the planning stage. This tender focuses on services within the health industry, specifically targeting improvements in cancer care outcomes across the East and West Midlands region. The initiative involves engaging with industry providers through premarket virtual sessions intended to support expressions of interest. The sessions are scheduled throughout late October and early November 2025, with the final date for expression submission set for midday on Thursday, 20 November 2025. The procurement method involves collaboration between the NHS, the life sciences industry, and other sectors to catalyse long-term improvement in cancer services. This project is headquartered at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, and the procurement planning will reach into 2028, contingent on renewals. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in health services and life science innovations. Businesses capable of forming strategic partnerships and co-investing in innovative health solutions will find this an exciting prospect. The project's emphasis on collaboration and measurable improvements in cancer care suggests that organisations with proven experience in scaling healthcare innovations would be well-suited to contribute. Engagement in this tender can solidify a business's reputation within the healthcare industry and establish a foothold in a transformative initiative impacting cancer care in the Midlands. ## Notice East & West Midlands Cancer Alliances Life Science Innovation and Partnership - Discovery stage via a number of virtual events to communicate with the market. Planning and delivery of the long term ambitions for Cancer Populations and to provide system oversight and coordination for Cancer services. The project reference is C395670 and the closing date for submission of the completed Expression of Interest is 12pm, midday on Thursday 20 November 2025. Description The Cancer Alliances in the Midlands have initiated a program of work to harness partnerships with Life Science Industry to drive improvement in cancer outcomes in the Region The aim of this initiative is to maximise the potential for co-investment between NHS, Industry and wider third sectors into innovation and transformation programs to achieve the ambition for our patients and populations. A core element of this vision is the focus on adoption and spread at scale across the Midlands for proven interventions and care models. Together, we will drive innovation in cancer care - collaboration between NHS and industry to turn bold ideas into real-world impact for patients and communities. Our primary objective is to accelerate delivery of these cancer targets by working together, allowing us to treat more patients and expand diagnostic capacity to reach this aim Our scope and purpose of work in the program includes: Focus innovation where it matters most - improving outcomes for our population and transforming how cancer care is delivered. Unlock collaborative investment to accelerate projects with the power to spread and succeed across the system. Show tangible results through measurable improvements in quality, value, outcomes, and experience- going further and faster than we could if we didn't have this partnership Embed innovation at scale, harnessing the collective strength of commissioning, improvement, and transformation partners. Create a learning culture without barriers - a safe space to test, learn, and share what works, inspiring others to join the journey. Please note that there is no contract value linked to this Expression of Interest. Interested providers will be able to access the Prior Engagement Notice (PEN) through the Atamis (Health Family) portal. To register your interest and access the questionnaire, please follow this link: (https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome) If you require further information on this opportunity, please feel free to contact us to discuss further: agem.strategicvaluepartnership@nhs.net ### Planning Information The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (Authority) as the Host for the Innovation Hub would like industry providers to have the opportunity to engage in number of premarket virtual sessions to support an expression of interest submission at a later date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073616-2025 | | 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 | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 6WW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 13 Nov 2025 at 15:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073616-2025 - 13 Nov 2025 at 15:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073615-2025 - 13 Nov 2025 at 14:50 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073604-2025 - 3 Nov 2025 at 16:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070591-2025 - 3 Nov 2025 at 16:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070583-2025 - 16 Oct 2025 at 13:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065962-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073616-2025 13th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073615-2025 13th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073604-2025 13th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070591-2025 3rd November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070583-2025 3rd November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065962-2025 16th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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