---
title: "Cancer Vaccine Launchpad (CVLP) Scale-up"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05deb2"
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# Cancer Vaccine Launchpad (CVLP) Scale-up

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05deb2

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by NHS England, pertains to the "Cancer Vaccine Launchpad (CVLP) Scale-up" contract, primarily focusing on health services within the United Kingdom. The initiative falls under the industry category of services and aims to advance cancer vaccine research through clinical trials and genomic analysis. The contract, which was awarded through a direct procurement method, was signed on 9 December 2025 with the University of Southampton Clinical Trials Unit as the supplier. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1 May 2026, concluding on 30 April 2028. There is an option to extend the contract by up to three additional years at the authority's discretion, potentially extending to 30 April 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in clinical trial management, research development, and innovative healthcare solutions. Companies specialising in clinical trial oversight, strategic partnerships, genomic analysis, and patient management systems will find this contract particularly beneficial. The University of Southampton Clinical Trials Unit, a large-scale organisation, will oversee the contract by managing clinical trials, fostering strategic partnerships, and facilitating the integration of electronic referral tools within the existing NHS and academic framework. Such opportunities highlight a demand for expertise in managing complex research services within government healthcare projects, thus presenting a substantial growth potential for businesses with relevant capabilities.

## Notice

Contract successfully awarded to the University of Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU) for the Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad (CVLP) Services. Period of contract: 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 36 months.

### Procurement Information

As set out in Schedule 2 of the Procurement Act 2023 and in accordance with the published guidance on exempted contracts by the Cabinet Office for Research and Development Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003409-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,305,994 |
| Contracts value | £9,305,994 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON CLINICAL TRIALS UNIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 11:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003409-2026
- 11 Nov 2025 at 14:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072820-2025
- 11 Nov 2025 at 13:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072809-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003409-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072820-2025
  11th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072809-2025
  11th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/ctu/trialportfolio/listoftrials/cvlp.page

## Provenance

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