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Oncotype DX Breast Cancer Testing

EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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03 Mar 2026 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of Oncotype DX Breast Cancer Testing services, aimed at guiding chemotherapy decisions in specific early breast cancer cohorts. This tender is classified under 'Pathology services' and employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement 2023/S 000-028831. Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, United Kingdom, the contract was awarded on 2 March 2026, with the contract period beginning on 1 April 2026 and ending on 31 March 2027. This significant procurement process had a tender period concluding on 4 February 2026, carrying a contract value of £272,700.

With this award to Exact Sciences UK, Ltd., businesses specialising in genomic assays or similar medical services might find new opportunities for growth and collaboration, particularly those offering validated assays with NICE recommendations. This tender emphasises the importance of such services in modern pathology solutions, suggesting avenues for innovation in breast cancer treatment protocols. While this specific procurement process is not open to SMEs or VCSEs, it underlines the strategic role of specialised medical providers in competitive frameworks, highlighting the potential for established firms to expand or adjust their offerings within NHS contracts.

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Notice Title

Oncotype DX Breast Cancer Testing

Notice Description

Oncotype DX is a validated genomic assay recommended by NICE (DG34) for guiding chemotherapy decisions in specific cohorts of early breast cancer. It provides a Recurrence Score that stratifies patients into groups where chemotherapy is beneficial versus where endocrine therapy alone is sufficient. Additional information: This is a call off contract from framework 2023/S 000-028831 based on previous contracts usage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6952487a-f7d5-42df-ae7a-052feb2a20e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be83749f-55db-4eb4-b59b-40aa06ac75c4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£272,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£272,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SAINT LEONARDS-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN37 7RD
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Conquest
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXACT SCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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