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Specialised Diagnostic testing for early invasive breast cancer pat

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Mar 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for specialised diagnostic testing for early invasive breast cancer through the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract pertains to pathology services, specifically the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score, and is taking place at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, UK. The procurement stage is the award, with the contract signed on 12 March 2025 and running until 11 March 2026. The contract, valued at £184,950, was awarded directly to Exact Sciences UK, Ltd. without prior publication of a call for competition.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the pathology and health diagnostics sector. Companies specialising in advanced genomic testing and diagnostic services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Winning such contracts can help expand their market presence and showcase their specialised capabilities in high-stakes healthcare environments. The contract is part of a framework agreement and may present further opportunities for suppliers with a strong track record in delivering innovative health solutions.

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Notice Title

Specialised Diagnostic testing for early invasive breast cancer pat

Notice Description

The Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Oncotype DX genomic testing for breast cancer.

This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition.

The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be PS184,950.00.

The contract dates are 12 March 2025 to 11 March 2026.

This is an existing service with an existing provider.

Procurement Information

This was a framework direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009688-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£184,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Hollie Caddy
Contact Email
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXACT SCIENCES

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