Planning

Perinatal Bereavement Pathology Testing

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 Feb 2025 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is planning a direct award for the Perinatal Bereavement Pathology Testing services, facilitated by the PSR Direct award C process. This procurement, categorised under pathology services, is specifically designed for sensitivities around perinatal bereavement, including autopsies for foetuses and newborns. The decision stems from an existing service-level agreement (SLA) with Newcastle Upon Tyne Trust, deemed most suitable due to geographic proximity and existing positive outcomes. The service period is set to commence from 31st March 2025 for a duration of three years, primarily delivered at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those approved for providing sensitive pathology services. It is ideally suited for organisations capable of delivering high-standard pathology services under established service-level agreements. Businesses with a focus on healthcare, especially within the regional landscape of Newcastle and Middlesbrough, stand a favourable chance due to the strategic location and streamlined service delivery processes aimed at enhancing patient outcomes.

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Notice Title

Perinatal Bereavement Pathology Testing

Notice Description

Perinatal Bereavement Pathology Testing Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Perinatal bereavement Pathology testing Service is a sensitive service that can only be delivered by government approved trusts.
Perinatal pathology conducts autopsies for foetuses and newborns who are stillborn or die shortly after birth. Perinatal autopsy is also used to identify diseases that may have implications for future pregnancies (including genetic diseases) and therefore plays a valuable role in aiding parents to understand the cause of fetal death.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e7f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007230-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Beth Smth
Contact Email
beth.smith11@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7443169212

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS4 3BW
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Longlands & Beechwood
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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