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Specialised Diagnostic testing for early invasive breast cancer patients

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for specialised diagnostic testing services, specifically the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score test, intended for early invasive breast cancer patients. The contract, awarded to Exact Sciences UK, Ltd., falls under the Health Care Services industry categorised as Pathology Services (CPV: 85111800) and operates under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement was completed via a direct award without prior publication for competition within the framework agreement, with contract dates spanning from 14 March 2026 to 13 March 2027 at Musgrove Park Hospital in the UKK23 region. The procurement process is in the Award stage with a total value of £326,700.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in genomic testing and diagnostic technology, particularly those focused on breast cancer diagnostics. The direct award approach, highlighting a strategic alliance with Exact Sciences UK, Ltd., may encourage other enterprises within the industry to consider avenues for partnering and offering innovative diagnostic solutions to healthcare providers like the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Companies with experience in medical diagnostics and genomic testing and those capable of delivering high-quality pathology services will find this an enticing opportunity for business growth within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialised Diagnostic testing for early invasive breast cancer patients

Notice Description

Provision of the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score test.

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 PS326,700.00 call off order.

The contract dates are 14 March 2026 to 13 March 2027.

This is an existing service with an existing provider.

Procurement Information

This was a framework direct award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025052-2026
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
£326,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Postcode Area
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 UK, Ltd.

Further Information

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