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Planned Care Outsourcing - Ophthalmology

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

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19 Aug 2025 at 13:07

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22 Jul 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the "Planned Care Outsourcing - Ophthalmology" initiative under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) regulations. This procurement process pertains to the health services industry, with a focus on ophthalmologist services. The contract has been awarded as part of a framework agreement call-off with competition, involving the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The procurement stage is at the award level, with the contract dated from 1 August 2025 to 30 September 2025. The location for service delivery is within the UK region designated UKL22.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specialising in ophthalmology. Companies such as SPAMEDICA LTD and NEW MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED have been identified as successful suppliers due to their high technical, commercial, and social value scores. Large businesses proficient in delivering effective and safe healthcare services within stringent timeframes are well-suited to compete in this space, particularly those capable of efficient staff and service management. The procurement process, administered without prior publication of a call for competition, opens a promising avenue for strategic partnerships and business expansion within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Planned Care Outsourcing - Ophthalmology

Notice Description

Planned Care Outsourcing of Ophthalmology 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. 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, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract.

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-056431
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049851-2025
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

85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 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
Sarah Yellen
Contact Email
sarah.yellen@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
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

NEW MEDICAL SYSTEMS

SPAMEDICA

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