--- title: "Perinatal Bereavement Pathology Testing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-03-11" --- # Perinatal Bereavement Pathology Testing Buyer: SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4c.json) ## Summary 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. ## 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. 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008638-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | 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 - 11 Mar 2025 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008638-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.southtees.nhs.uk - https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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