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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

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 13:55

    View notice
  2. 2025

    Pipeline notice updated

    UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 14:50

    View notice
  3. 2025

    Tender notice expected

    Date given in the buyer's earlier notice

  4. 2025

    Contract starts

  5. Next

    2026

    Contract ends

    1 year after it starts

Show 4 more notices in between
  1. Pipeline notice publishedUK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 16:21View notice
  2. Pipeline notice publishedUK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 16:16View notice
  3. Pipeline notice publishedUK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 15:04View notice
  4. Pipeline notice publishedUK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 15:03View notice
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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.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

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
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Location

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is based in Leicester. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
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
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Category
Services
Contact
Roger Height
Phone
07580767236
Address
Leicester, LE1 6WW · East Midlands · England
Call 07580767236
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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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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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What to do next

  1. Read the early notice in full.
  2. Answer any market engagement questions.
  3. Gather your evidence and case studies now.
  4. Check your policies are up to date.
  5. Watch for the tender notice.