---
title: "Antenatal Screening Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec8f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ec8f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-03-13"
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# Antenatal Screening Service

Buyer: SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec8f

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## Summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for Antenatal Screening Services under the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C. The procurement process, which follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, resulted in the contract being awarded to The Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust. This contract, valued at £164,000 including VAT, will span from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The service will be conducted at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. The procurement stage for this contract is classified as "award," and the award criteria was solely based on price.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, specifically those with experience in sensitive services like antenatal screening. Organisations already delivering similar national screening programmes or those looking to expand their healthcare service offerings in the UK could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios. The contract was procured through a limited process without prior publication, making it suitable for trusted providers with existing relationships and approved service agreements. Businesses within the health sector, especially those aligned with government-trust frameworks, would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

Antenatal Screening Service- Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Antenatal Screening Service is a sensitive service that can only be delivered by government approved trusts. Antenatal Screening is part of a national screening programme therefore can only be conducted in certain Laboratories in the country. 
After consideration including a key considerations form the decision has been made to award to The Newcastle Upon Tyne Trust using the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C. The trust has a current SLA in place with NUTH for the service and has established that no changes will be made to the service. 
The contract will be awarded for 2 years and will be to the value of 164,000 including VAT
The service is to commence on 01-04-2025 until 31-03-2027. Additional information: The Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust have provided this service to South Tees for several years.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award C concluded as the best fit for the Antenatal Screening Service following the law criteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009152-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 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

- 85121291 - Paediatric services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2025 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009152-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southtees.nhs.uk
- https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/

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