Coming up· published 12 Nov 2025
Cancer Life Science Hub
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust · Leicester, East Midlands
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is planning Cancer Life Science Hub. It is a contract for other health and social care in Leicester.
Source: Find a Tender, published 13 Nov 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.
Key dates
2025
Pipeline notice published
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 13:55
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Pipeline notice updated
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 14:50
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Tender notice expected
Date given in the buyer's earlier notice
2025
Contract starts
Next
2026
Contract ends
1 year after it starts
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- Pipeline notice publishedUK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 16:21View notice
- Pipeline notice publishedUK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 16:16View notice
- Pipeline notice publishedUK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 15:04View notice
- Pipeline notice publishedUK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 15:03View notice
About this tender
In brief
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is planning Cancer Life Science Hub. It is a contract for other health and social care in Leicester. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £1. The contract runs from 20 November 2025 to 27 November 2026. It lasts 1 year.
The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs. Find a Tender published it on 13 November 2025. The notice number is 073616-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-05ce15. Bids are made through the buyer's Atamis portal.
Summary of the contracting process
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.
The notice in full
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
Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.
Key facts
Contract
- Service
- Other
- Procurement type
- Standard
- Category
- Services
- Contract period
- 20 Nov 2025 to 27 Nov 2026 (1 year)
- Suitable for
- Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs)
Procedure
- Notice type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Current stage
- Planning
- Stages so far
- Planning
- Published on
- Find a Tender Service
- Buyer's portal
- Atamis
Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.
Values
- Tender value
- £1
Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.
Status
- Tender
- Planning
- Lots
- Planning
Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.
References
- Find a Tender notice
- 073616-2025
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05ce15
- CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
- CPV division
- 85 - Health and social work services
Location
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Town
- Leicester
- Postcode
- LE1 6WW
- Electoral ward
- Castle
- Constituency
- Leicester South
- Region
- East Midlands
- Sub-region
- Leicester
- Area
- Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
- Country
- England
Buyer
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Category
- Services
- Contact
- Roger Height
- Phone
- 07580767236
- Address
- Leicester, LE1 6WW · East Midlands · England
Documents and links
- Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073616-2025
- Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073615-2025
- Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073604-2025
- Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070591-2025
- Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070583-2025
- Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065962-2025
- Legislation.gov.uklegislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- OCDS record ocds-h6vhtk-05ce15 (JSON)find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h…
Questions about Cancer Life Science Hub
When will the Cancer Life Science Hub tender open?
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.
How much is the Cancer Life Science Hub contract worth?
The estimated value is £1. The contract runs from 20 November 2025 to 27 November 2026 (1 year).
Who is the buyer for Cancer Life Science Hub?
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, based in Leicester, East Midlands. The named contact is Roger Height, on 07580767236.
How do I bid for Cancer Life Science Hub?
Register on the buyer's Atamis portal, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.
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- Read the early notice in full.
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