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title: "WID-Easy Somerset Pilot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0610ec"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# WID-Easy Somerset Pilot

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0610ec

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process titled "WID-Easy Somerset Pilot," which falls under the services category, specifically gynaecological hospital services. This process is currently in the planning stage and is expected to commence in March 2026, with the pilot operating for a year. The opportunity is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement is focused on Somerset NHS Foundation Trust sites in the UK, with relevant communication about future notices anticipated by 13th February 2026. The total estimated value of the tender is £450,000, highlighting its significance in enhancing regional healthcare services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those capable of providing end-to-end testing services, including the supply of sampling kits, sample transport, and result reporting for pathology services. Companies specialising in innovative diagnostic solutions, especially those with experience in minimally invasive tests, would be well-suited to compete. The contract includes an initial 600 tests with the potential to extend for another 12 months, providing a steady stream of work and collaboration with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative represents a valuable opportunity for businesses to expand their footprint within the UK's public health landscape, contributing to improved patient outcomes through early detection solutions.

## Notice

WID-Easy Somerset Pilot The WID(r)-easy test is a new, minimally invasive test available in the UK that uses a simple vaginal swab to help detect or rule out the risk of endometrial (womb) cancer in women experiencing abnormal bleeding.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a full end-to-end testing service, including sampling kit supply, sample transport, and result reporting. An initial pilot scheme expected to commence in March 2026, operating for a 12-month period. The pilot is expected to include approximately 600 tests over the duration of the initial term with a 12 month extension option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007604-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 13:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007604-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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