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The Provision of Clinical Coders

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

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19 Mar 2025 at 14:39

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for the provision of clinical coders within the Clinical Diagnostics & Therapies (CD&T) area of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The procurement process was finalised on 19th March 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2025 and run until 30th September 2025, with a possible extension to 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £322,513.90, was directly awarded to QCI (UK) Limited due to their consistent delivery and the specialised skill set of their clinical coders. This procurement falls under the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" category and is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare staffing sector, particularly those that can supply skilled clinical coders. QCI (UK) Limited, currently awarded the contract, demonstrates the demand for highly experienced staff capable of managing complex clinical data accurately. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in healthcare services can find valuable growth opportunities by participating in such tenders, especially those that can provide trained personnel to meet the stringent requirements of NHS Wales. The possibility of contract extension indicates ongoing opportunities for businesses that can consistently meet performance and quality standards in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Clinical Coders

Notice Description

Clinical Coders within the Clinical Diagnostics & Therapies (CD&T) area of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board undertake a complex role of abstracting and analysing complex clinical information from a patient's health record, including electronic discharge summaries, nursing notes and diagnostic tests including imaging, to assign classification codes. The importance of accurate data is widely recognised across the NHS.

Procurement Information

The Health Board has engaged multiple agencies to deliver this work following unsuccessful recruitment campaigns. The incumbent agency provides the Health Board with clinical coders who have the required skillset and have proven to provide a consistent work quality assurance level. The coders have been trained and are able to continue to deliver this work within this financial year. No other agency has been able to provide the high numbers of clinical coders, experience and consistent delivery in work quality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010176-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£268,761 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QCI (UK) LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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