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Completion of Care Pathways for Cataract Procedures

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

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16 Apr 2025 at 10:36

Award

20 Feb 2025 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, was for the completion of care pathways for cataract procedures. The contract, titled "Completion of Care Pathways for Cataract Procedures," falls under the industry category of ophthalmologist services (CPV code: 85121281). The contract aims to support the delivery of cataract procedures for patients transferred via BCUHB until 31st March 2025, with a completion date anticipated by 31st October 2025. The project is located in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, and Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The procurement method was limited, using an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons. The contract was awarded to New Medical Systems Limited on 20th February 2025, with an awarded value of £985,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ophthalmologist services, particularly those interested in expanding their operational scope within the healthcare sector. SMEs, such as New Medical Systems Limited, are well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the niche technical requirements and specialised expertise needed. Participating in such tenders can help businesses build their reputation, gain experience in handling government contracts, and potentially establish a long-term relationship with NHS procurement bodies. By addressing healthcare service backlogs and supporting elective recovery plans, businesses can directly contribute to improving patient care and service efficiency, thereby enhancing their market presence and growth prospects.

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Notice Title

Completion of Care Pathways for Cataract Procedures

Notice Description

Provision for the support for the delivery of Cataract procedures for the completed pathways, for all patients transferred via BCUHB up until 31st March 2025 There will be no patients transferred by BCUHB to the provider after 31st March 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision for the support for the delivery of Cataract procedures for the completed pathways, for all patients transferred via BCUHB up until 31st March 2025. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) has identified the need for additional services to support its Elective Recovery Plan. The short-term goal is increasing capacity to address the backlog of patients who have been waiting more than 52 weeks from referral. It is anticipated that the contract will be completed by 31st October 2025 however this contract will allow for the provision of services as detailed in this Notice until 31st March 2026

Procurement Information

It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Directive 2014/24/EU (Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015). This is for technical reasons in that this contract may not be awarded to any other particular economic operator.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015483-2025
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
£985,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 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
Ian Emptage
Contact Email
ian.emptage@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501063

Buyer Location

Locality
ST.ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEW MEDICAL SYSTEMS

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