Planned Care Outsourcing - Urology

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

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23 Dec 2025 at 16:49

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20 Aug 2025 at 08:55

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has announced the award of a contract for "Planned Care Outsourcing – Urology." The procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (Wales) Regulations 2025, specifically for health services, with the assigned legal basis under CELEX 32014L0024. The contract is part of a framework agreement with competition, awarded to ST JOSEPH'S INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL LIMITED. This contract covers the period from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026 and aims to address urology procedure backlogs in Cardiff, Wales (UKL22). The contract value amounts to £192,737.23, and it involves delivery under the framework established by NHS Wales. The most recent update was on 23rd December 2025, detailing the confirmed awards under the stipulated regulations, ensuring compliance with local health service demands.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for large-scale organisations specialising in health services, particularly those with capabilities in urology care. The project is designed to engage providers through a rigorous assessment of technical proficiency, commercial competitiveness, and social value contributions, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses focused on high-quality, efficient healthcare delivery. Having been awarded to large providers like St Joseph’s Independent Hospital, organisations with similar profiles or those looking to establish a presence in the Welsh healthcare sector might find additional prospects if further competitions arise for similar services. Companies providing substantive health services could substantially benefit from participating in or being prepared for future framework agreements or tender opportunities with NHS Wales.

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Notice Title

Planned Care Outsourcing - Urology

Notice Description

Planned Care Outsourcing of Urology Procedures to reduce patient waiting lists in Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) confirmation of contract award notice for an uplift in contract value via a CCN to the original contract in line with the initial notice published to cover services up to 31st March 2026 subject to further funding being approved. This contract has been awarded under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded based on a framework agreement with competition. Call off from a framework agreement with a competition confirmation of contract award notice, this notice outlines a modification of contract in line with the CCN for additional activity and value awarded for Q3 and Q4.

Options: There is an option to extend cohort patients numbers beyond September 25 to 31st March 26, subject to further funding approval.

Procurement Information

This is an intention to award notice under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 ('the PSR Wales')

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0563f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085985-2025
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
£478,384 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
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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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Practice Plus Group

ST JOSEPH'S INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL LIMITED

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