--- title: "Perinatal Bereavement Pathology Testing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4e.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-04eb4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb4e.json) ## Summary The South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process for "Perinatal Bereavement Pathology Testing" services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. This process is classified within the Pathology services industry category and is situated at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, UKC1 region. The procurement stage is currently at the "Award" phase, following a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to falling outside the scope of application of relevant directives. The publication of the intention to award notice marks the start of the standstill period, allowing representations by providers to decision-makers by a specified date. The contract has not yet been formally awarded. This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sensitive pathology services. The successful delivery of Perinatal Bereavement Pathology Testing Services can aid in supporting and advancing critical healthcare services, specifically for bereaved families dealing with foetal deaths and newborn losses. Businesses with government-approved resources and expertise in pathology testing can leverage this tender to expand their reach and enhance their service portfolios. Companies that can ensure ethical and proficient delivery of autopsies, with a focus on genetic disease detection, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## 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/008640-2025 | | 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 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008640-2025 ## 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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