Planning

C384249 Gynaecology Oncology Services

  • South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-050209

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-058b66

Published 20 August 2025, 2:11pm



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

Email

beth.smith11@nhs.net

Telephone

+44 1642850850

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk

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

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

C384249 Gynaecology Oncology Services

Reference number

C384249

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Trust current outsource the service for gynae oncology to Gateshead University Hospital Trust. The service is a specialised field focused on the diagnosis and treatment of cancers affecting the female reproductive system including cancers of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina and vulva. The service involves a multidisciplinary approach with specialists like gynaecologic oncologists, surgeons, medical and clinical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and nurse.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £684,000

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
TS4 3BW

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Trust current outsource the service for gynae oncology to Gateshead University Hospital Trust. The service is a specialised field focused on the diagnosis and treatment of cancers affecting the female reproductive system including cancers of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina and vulva. The service involves a multidisciplinary approach with specialists like gynaecologic oncologists, surgeons, medical and clinical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and nurse.
The Trust pervious 12 month spend was £1,200,000.00 per year. The previous award was made via a single tender waiver with the intention of bringing all services in house by employing two consultants. the consultants have been brought in house however due to the lack of theatre space the consultants can only preform one procedure per month. The reduction in cost for the oncoming 12-month period is due to the newly employed consultants. The intention is to expand and create theatre space by April 2026 and bring the service in house therefore the award document is only needed for a further 12 months.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

20 August 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

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 decision makers by Monday 01st September 2025 This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.