Procurement of Direct-to-Patient Genetic Testing Service for the NHS Jewish BRCA Programme

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2026 at 12:36

Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS England involves the award of a contract to Chronomics Ltd for delivering a Direct-to-Patient Genetic Testing Service as part of the NHS Jewish BRCA Programme. This contract, with an effective date starting from September 2026, was awarded through an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The primary focus is on delivering health services and genetic counselling for high-risk cohorts across various regions of the United Kingdom. With the award value gross totalling GBP 2,804,316.72, the procurement stage has moved from tender to award as of 12 June 2026, and the standstill period concluded on 24 June 2026. The contract holds potential renewal options and a provision for extensions up to March 2031.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in genetic testing and health services, particularly those capable of implementing direct-to-patient pathways. SMEs with capabilities in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and health services would find themselves well-suited to enter this field. Firms with innovative at-home testing solutions and robust patient support mechanisms may benefit from engaging with NHS England's expanding genetic testing programme, thus securing a foothold in the healthcare industry within the UK. The procurement's open method also ensures a wide competitive landscape, incentivising quality and cost-effective solutions.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Direct-to-Patient Genetic Testing Service for the NHS Jewish BRCA Programme

Notice Description

NHS England is issuing a Contract Award to Chronomics Ltd., pursuant to the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, for the delivery of direct-to-patient (DTP) pathway for genetic testing programmes for high-risk cohorts, including the NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme. The service provider will be responsible for the delivery and deployment of the DTP pathway, including Genetic Counselling service. The contract will be effective from September 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend if exercised by the contracting authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055723-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,733,646 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,733,646 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,336,930 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHRONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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