---
title: "Perinatal Bereavement Pathology Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e7f9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-02-26"
---

# Perinatal Bereavement Pathology Testing

Buyer: SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e7f9

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007230-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS4 3BW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Longlands & Beechwood |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC12 South Teesside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 09:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007230-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.southtees.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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