---
title: "Send Away Test for Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061579"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061579.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-03"
---

# Send Away Test for Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061579

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009502-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £214,650 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL53 7AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXACT SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009502-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exactsciences.com/uk
- https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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