Procurement of Direct‑to‑Patient Genetic Testing Service for the NHS Jewish BRCA Programme
A Tender Notice
by NHS ENGLAND
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 31 month
- Value
- £4M
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 24 Apr 2026
- Delivery
- 01 Sep 2026 to 31 Mar 2029
- Deadline
- 19 May 2026 16:00
Related Terms
Location
North East England:
1 buyer
- NHS England London
Description
NHS England (NHSE) is procuring a contract with a single lead provider to deliver a direct‑to‑patient (DTP) pathway for genetic testing programmes for high‑risk cohorts, including the NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme. This procurement represents a scale‑up of the existing programme. To date, the NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme has been delivered through the BRCA‑DIRECT pathway led by the Institute of Cancer Research. BRCA‑DIRECT is an example of a DTP model. Direct‑to‑patient pathways offer a new approach to delivering genetic testing without requiring individuals to attend in‑person appointments. Key features of the DTP model include: - All patient information provided in written format, allowing individuals to review it at a time that suits them - No face‑to‑face appointment required prior to testing - Patient consent captured by post or online - At‑home genetic testing using postal saliva kits - Access to a Genetic Counsellor hotline Full details of the service requirements and specification are included within the ITT pack.
Renewal Options
Option to extend if exercised by the contracting authority.
Award Criteria
| Technical Questionnaire (60%) | Sets out the technical and operational service delivery questions specific to the scope of the procurement and assesses bidders' service delivery and quality. |
| Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) | The PSQ contains a series of Pass/Fail questions including the Conditions of Participation. Please note that any response resulting in a “Fail” will lead to exclusion from this procurement process and the bidder’s tender will not be evaluated further. |
| Commercial Questionnaire (30%) | Sets out the commercial and pricing requirements relevant to the service being procured and reviews pricing and value for money. |
| Social Value Questionnaire (10%) | Designed to outline the specific social value requirements in the context of the service being procured and evaluate bidders' proposed social value commitments. |
CPV Codes
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85100000 - Health services
Indicators
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-068a9a
- FTS 037538-2026