Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Contact
Beth Smth
Telephone
+44 7443169212
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Perinatal Bereavement Pathology Testing
Reference number
C340149
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85111800 - Pathology services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Perinatal Bereavement Pathology Testing Services
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £170,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111800 - Pathology services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC12 - South Teesside
Main site or place of performance
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
25 February 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The decision to award via the PSR (Provider Selection Regime) Direct award C was made by Jo Jordan and Beth Smith.
The Trust has decided to proceed with Direct Award Process C. this is due to there already being a signed SLA in place that the end users are happy with. The service will continue to be needed from Newcastle Upon Tyne Trust as advised from the centre manager.
The decision has also been made due to the other processes being unsuitable. Direct award A cannot be used as there are more than one supplier however Newcastle Upon Tyne Trust is the closest available supplier to provide which stops delays in results due to transport increasing patient outcomes.
Direct award B wasn’t suitable as the patients aren’t to be offered a rang of health care providers for the service.
Proposed by the service user to award to Newcastle for 3 years running from the current expiry date 31/03/2025