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Perinatal Bereavement Pathology Testing

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Mar 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is in the procurement stage of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the delivery of Perinatal Bereavement Pathology Testing services in the health industry category. The services will be provided at The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, UKC12. The contractual process was initiated on 11th March 2025 with the publication of an intention to award notice; however, the actual contract award is still pending. Business representatives must submit any representations to the decision-makers within the standstill period as indicated in the ongoing procurement details.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in sensitive pathology services related to perinatal bereavement. It is specifically directed towards government-approved trusts capable of conducting autopsies for foetuses and newborns who are stillborn or die shortly after birth. The specialised nature of the service means that businesses with expertise in genetic disease identification and pathology services that aid in understanding the causes of fetal death are well-suited to compete in this tender. Employing a limited procurement method without prior call for competition ensures a focus on highly qualified and regulatory-compliant providers.

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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. Additional information: 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.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008638-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
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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