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 Smith
Telephone
+44 1642850850
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
Other type
NHS HealthCare
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Plaenta/Newborn Autopsy Testing Service
Reference number
C335043
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85111800 - Pathology services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Placenta/Newborn Autopsy Testing Service. PSR direct award C
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £88,800
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
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
Outsourcing of Placenta/Newborn Autopsy testing service due to being unable to conduct them in house. The service includes testing on Placentas and conducting Autopsies on babyies that are still born or pass away shortly after birth.
The service is extremely sensitive and can only be conducted by government registered suppliers.
two.2.14) Additional information
After completing a key considerations form the Trust has decided that the PSR (povider selection regime) Direct Award C is the best option. We have a current SLA in place with NUTH. The service users are happy with the current service being provided.
It is Proposed to award to NUTH for 2 years once the current contract expires on 31/03/2025
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
28 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
After completing a key considerations form the Trust has decided that the PSR (povider selection regime) Direct Award C is the best option. We have a current SLA in place with NUTH. The service users are happy with the current service being provided.
It is Proposed to award to NUTH for 2 years once the current contract expires on 31/03/2025