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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust · NHS and health

In brief

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has announced plans to buy healthcare work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 October 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for healthcare contracts in this region (from 138 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) is commencing a programme of Pre- Market Engagement in relation to the future operation of a new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) located at Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI). UHL is currently undertaking a significant programme of investment in its urgent and emergency care estate, including the development of a new purpose-built UTC at Leicester Royal Infirmary. The facility is expected to become operational in late 2027 and will form an important component of the Trust's wider urgent and emergency care strategy. The proposed UTC will provide assessment and treatment for patients presenting with minor illness and injury and will work alongside existing urgent and emergency care services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. As part of our planning process, UHL is currently undertaking an options appraisal to determine the most appropriate operating model for the future service. One of the options under consideration is the engagement of an external provider to support delivery of elements of the service. Before any decisions are made, the Trust wishes to engage openly with the market to better understand provider perspectives, test the developing service specification, and obtain indicative cost information to inform our evaluation.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 086277-2026

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From notice 086277-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.