Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Awards Inherited Cancer Genetics Testing Contract

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has awarded a contract to Informed Genetics for the provision of outsourced inherited cancer genetic testing services.

The contract is valued at £450,000 (excluding VAT) and has been awarded through a direct award procedure.

According to the award notice, the service will support the All Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS) by providing continued access to timely and accurate inherited cancer genetic testing across Wales.

The Health Board states that ongoing capacity constraints within in-house laboratory services, combined with sustained clinical demand, require the continuation of outsourced provision to maintain turnaround times and support patient care pathways.

The award notice also states that the selected supplier is already embedded within the service and has demonstrated the capability and capacity to deliver the required testing to the necessary quality standards. Maintaining the existing arrangement is intended to ensure continuity of service and avoid disruption to established clinical pathways.

The Health Board further notes that introducing an alternative supplier at this stage would present operational and clinical risks, including delays to patient diagnosis, disruption to workflows, and additional onboarding and validation requirements.

The contract is expected to commence on 1 January 2027 and run until 31 December 2027. The award decision was made on 24 June 2026, with the earliest contract signature date scheduled for 10 July 2026, following completion of the standstill period.

Contract Summary

• Contracting Authority: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
• Supplier: Informed Genetics
• Contract Value: £450,000
• Contract Period: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027
• Procedure: Direct Award

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