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Send Away Test for Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Feb 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score testing services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £214,650, commenced on 1st July 2025 and runs until 30th June 2026. It is classified under the 'Pathology services' category and specifically addresses breast cancer treatment through genomic assay testing. The procurement process followed was a limited procurement method via direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the availability of only one service provider. This award stage of the procurement indicates the contract has been successfully granted to Exact Sciences UK, Ltd.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses operating in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in oncology and genomic testing. Companies that can provide unique and specialised pathology services or have innovative diagnostic technologies may find similar procurement opportunities to expand their market presence. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Exact Sciences UK, Ltd. could leverage such contracts to solidify their position in the healthcare industry, by offering differentiated services that meet public health needs. The contract's location in the South West of England presents specific regional opportunities for businesses looking to enter or expand within this healthcare market.

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Notice Title

Send Away Test for Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score

Notice Description

Provision of Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score testing which addresses the issue of overtreatment with chemotherapy, particularly for patients with lymph nod-positive breast cancer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is to commission Exact Science to provide Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score which is a genomic assay that provides a personalised insight into an individual patients breast cancer biology.
This contract has been awarded under Direct Award A
The lifetime value of this contract is PS214,650
The contract is in place from 1st July 2025 until 30th June 2026

Procurement Information

Direct Award A due to there being only one provider of this service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061579
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009502-2026
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
£214,650 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Kelly Attwood
Contact Email
kattwood@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXACT SCIENCES

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