--- title: "Perinatal Bereavement Pathology Testing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4d.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-04eb4d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4d.json) ## Summary South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has issued a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice for the Perinatal Bereavement Pathology Testing Services contract, classified under Pathology services (CPV: 85111800). Located at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, the contract focuses on providing sensitive pathology testing services for perinatal bereavement. The procurement process follows a limited method without prior publication due to falling outside the scope of the directive. The document, dated 11th March 2025, marks the start of the standstill period, allowing providers to make representations to decision makers within a specified timeframe before the formal awarding of the contract. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology services and government-approved trusts capable of handling sensitive perinatal bereavement testing. This contract involves autopsies for foetuses and newborns, crucial for identifying diseases with implications for future pregnancies. Successful bidders can expand their operations, enhance their expertise in handling sensitive medical cases, and contribute to critical health services. Providers with experience in perinatal pathology and a track record of delivering high-quality services are well-positioned to compete for this tender, paving the way for growth and increased visibility in the healthcare sector. ## 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/008639-2025 | | 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 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008639-2025 ## 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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