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Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Services

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

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02 May 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, involves the outsourcing of ophthalmology services. The contract is specifically for outsourcing cataract surgical procedures and related activities to assist the Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) in meeting Ministerial Targets. The procurement falls within the Health Services category under industry classification 85100000 and is focused around the Swansea area, specifically at the SpaMedica site in Swansea Enterprise Park. The process utilised a limited procurement method completed on grounds of extreme urgency, with a direct award to SpaMedica Ltd under a framework agreement. The agreement's award was finalised on 1 May 2025, with services expected to commence immediately within the same month.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in healthcare service provision and urgent care frameworks. Companies that can deliver timely and effective health services, especially in ophthalmology, stand to gain from similar future opportunities arising from the NHS or other health boards needing to reduce waiting lists. Although this particular procurement relied on an urgent, non-competitive process due to immediate patient needs, suppliers harnessing capabilities to respond rapidly to health sector demands and those specialising in supplementary medical services stand to benefit from networking with public sector health bodies for potential future tenders. SpaMedica's existing large-scale operations and experience may be well-suited for future expansions or similar outsourced healthcare service contracts.

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Notice Title

Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Services

Notice Description

Outsourcing of Ophthalmic surgical procedures (Cataracts), Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) requires an outsourced provision for Ophthalmic surgical procedures (Cataracts) including outpatient, diagnostic and follow up activity. The aim of this contract focuses upon ensuring SBUHB achieve Ministerial Targets to support reduction in waiting list initiatives (WLI). Associated with long waiting patients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) will enter into a contract with SpaMedica via direct award under the Framework (Framework Agreement Ref: ITT_96139 - ITT_98956 / PRO-OJEULT-50776) Agreement for Outsourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services One of the primary objectives of the commissioning Health Board (SBUHB) is to provide patient care as near to the patient's residence as possible. A radius of approximately 10 miles from the Health Board border is considered a maximum reasonable range for the provider facility. The key objectives of the service are: - To ensure the provision of safe and effective cataract service provision to NHS patients - To free up outpatient and primary eye care capacity for patients at higher risk of sight loss. - SpaMedica are a familiar provider that can support the delivery of additional Cataracts activity, ensuring patients are seen within appropriate wait times. Without access to an outsourced solution, Swansea Bay University Health Board are currently at risk of under delivery of activity, which will have a significant impact to patient's health Expected service start date will be immediately in May 2025.

Procurement Information

This is a temporary outsourced solution intended to assist in the reduction of waiting list initiatives - WLI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018796-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£246,245 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months 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
Paul Buckingham
Contact Email
paul.buckingham@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
TLL18 Swansea

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPAMEDICA

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