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Outsourcing of Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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19 May 2025 at 13:57

Award

15 Jan 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is managing a contracting process for the outsourcing of ophthalmic surgical procedures, specifically cataract surgeries, to address a significant backlog due to the emergency closure of surgical capacity at the Princess of Wales Hospital. This service falls under the healthcare category, classified as ophthalmologist services, and is set within the UK region UKL17. The process, currently at the award stage, culminated in the signing of the contract on 6th January 2025, with the services requiring urgent completion by 31st March 2025. The procurement method utilized was limited, allowing for direct award due to the need to prevent patient harm and breach of government-set target times.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services industry, particularly those specialising in ophthalmology, to engage in significant contract work with governmental healthcare entities. The award to CLEAR VIEW SURGICAL LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise, demonstrates the potential for SMEs to secure government contracts in niche medical fields. Companies with expertise in rapid service delivery and capacity to manage high-volume medical procedures are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, particularly where there is a need to meet urgent healthcare demands without standard lengthy procurement processes. This illustrates the critical role of agile, specialised health service providers in meeting pressing public health needs.

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Notice Title

Outsourcing of Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures

Notice Description

Outsourcing cataract surgical procedures.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A direct award via the Cwm Tag Morgannwg University Health Board's waiver process is made to award a contract for the outsourcing of ophthalmic surgical procedures, to meet the long waiting list backlog arising from the emergency closure of surgical capacity at the Princess of Wales Hospital. There is a significant volume and urgency which requires completion before 31 March 2025.

Procurement Information

Significant backlog of patients that will breach Welsh Government target times. To conduct a full exercise will risk patient harm and breach of targets, as well as lose the available capacity at the selected provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d024
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022727-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
marc withers
Contact Email
marc.withers@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEAR VIEW SURGICAL

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