---
title: "Plaenta/Newborn Autopsy Testing Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e82e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e82e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-02-26"
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# Plaenta/Newborn Autopsy Testing Service

Buyer: SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e82e

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007320-2025 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,800 |
| 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 15:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007320-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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