WID-Easy Somerset Pilot

Description

Provision of a full end to end testing service, including sampling kit supply, sample transport, and result reporting. Lot 1: Provision of a full end to end testing service, including sampling kit supply, sample transport, and result reporting. The WID®-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. It is a far less intrusive procedure, providing faster links to the appropriate clinical pathway. A service evaluation project would aim to test the initial adoption of the WID®-easy test at the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The WID®-easy test will be the frontline triage methodology for all women referred to the Trust 45 years or older with AUB and determine the next step in the clinical workflow. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £435,000.00. This is a new service with a new provider. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are between March 2026 and March 2027.