Planning

Plaenta/Newborn Autopsy Testing Service

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 Feb 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for a Placenta/Newborn Autopsy Testing Service, classified under the Pathology services industry category. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a key deadline being the expiration of the current contract on 31 March 2025. This direct award is valued at £88,800 and is proposed to be awarded to NUTH for two years. The services will be delivered at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, with critical dates including a future notice on 28 February 2025. The procurement method is a PSR Direct Award C, reflecting the Trust’s existing satisfaction with NUTH’s service delivery.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in pathology and sensitive autopsy testing services. As the service can only be provided by government-registered suppliers, businesses with the appropriate registrations and certifications would be well-suited to compete. The long-term nature of the contract provides a stable revenue stream and the potential to strengthen or establish a partnership with a reputable NHS Trust, fostering further business growth in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Plaenta/Newborn Autopsy Testing Service

Notice Description

Placenta/Newborn Autopsy Testing Service. PSR direct award C

Lot Information

Lot 1

Outsourcing of Placenta/Newborn Autopsy testing service due to being unable to conduct them in house. The service includes testing on Placentas and conducting Autopsies on babyies that are still born or pass away shortly after birth.
The service is extremely sensitive and can only be conducted by government registered suppliers. Additional information: After completing a key considerations form the Trust has decided that the PSR (povider selection regime) Direct Award C is the best option. We have a current SLA in place with NUTH. The service users are happy with the current service being provided.
It is Proposed to award to NUTH for 2 years once the current contract expires on 31/03/2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e82e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007320-2025
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
£88,800 Under £100K
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
28 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 Smith
Contact Email
beth.smith11@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1642850850

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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