Planning

Antenatal Screening Services

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

28 Feb 2025 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for Antenatal Screening Services, classified under the paediatric services industry category (CPV: 85121291). The process is currently in the planning stage, with the current contract set to expire on 31st March 2025 and the new contract planned to take place for two years thereafter. The procurement aims to provide services at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, located in the UKC1 region. A future notice date is set for 28th February 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £220,000, and the procurement method identified for this tender is a direct award under the provider selection regime, specifically Direct Award C.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in paediatric and antenatal screening services that are government approved and qualified to partake in a national screening programme. Laboratories with the necessary certifications and trusts that already have experience working within similar governmental frameworks would be well-suited to compete. Such businesses can see growth by establishing a reliable revenue stream over the planned two-year contract period and enhancing their reputation by partnering with a prominent NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Antenatal Screening Services

Notice Description

Antenatal Screening Services is a sensitive service that can only be delivered by government approved trusts. Antenatal Screening is part of a national screening programme therefore can only be conducted in certain Laboratories in the country.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Antenatal Screening Services is a sensitive service that can only be delivered by government approved trusts. Antenatal Screening is part of a national screening programme therefore can only be conducted in certain Laboratories in the country.
After completing a key considerations form the Trust has identified the most appropriate route to take is the provider selection regime Direct Award C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e886
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007478-2025
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

85121291 - Paediatric services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202511 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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