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BCU-DCO-59219 - Outsourcing - General Surgery

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

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02 Sep 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, focuses on outsourcing general surgery services for the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. This initiative is categorised under 'Surgical hospital services' (CPV code: 85111100) and is part of a framework agreement for clinical, surgical, and diagnostic services, running from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2026, with a possible extension to 22nd May 2027. The procurement was executed through a direct award process, utilising a limited procurement method without a prior publication of a call for competition. Contracts have been awarded to Spire Healthcare and Nuffield Health, effective from 23rd May 2025. The procurement falls under the scope of the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for large healthcare providers looking to expand their footprint in Wales. The focus on outsourcing in general surgery services creates avenues for institutions adept at delivering specialised medical care through established frameworks. Businesses with expertise in surgical services and a capacity for high-volume operations can find growth prospects in the NHS structure, providing essential services to meet regional healthcare demands. The successful awarding of contracts valued over £6 million each underscores the potential for substantial revenue (in GBP). Such substantial public contracts can propel business growth while enhancing service accessibility for healthcare facilities in the UKL12, UKL13, UKL23, and UKL11 regions.

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Notice Title

BCU-DCO-59219 - Outsourcing - General Surgery

Notice Description

Outsourcing providers to assess potential capacity for delivering General Surgery services for the Health Board.

Lot Information

BCU-DCO-59219 - Outsourcing - General Surgery

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Framework Agreement for Outsourcing / Insourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services Reference Number: PRO-OJEULT-50776 utilising the direct award option for Lot 1 - Outsourcing. The Direct Award was undertaken to establish a contract to cover Outsourcing requirements relating to General Surgery with the Geographical footprint of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board between 23rd May 2025 and end 22nd May 2026, with the option to extend from 23rd May 2026 to the 22nd May 2027. Joint Award

BCU-DCO-59219 - Outsourcing - General Surgery

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Framework Agreement for Outsourcing / Insourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services Reference Number: PRO-OJEULT-50776 utilising the direct award option for Lot 1 - Outsourcing. The Direct Award was undertaken to establish a contract to cover Outsourcing requirements relating to General Surgery with the Geographical footprint of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board between 23rd May 2025 and end 22nd May 2026, with the option to extend from 23rd May 2026 to the 22nd May 2027. Joint Award

Procurement Information

Direct Award via Framework - Notice published in line with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 (PSR Wales) intention to award notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059236
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053168-2025
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

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,915,855 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

NUFFIELD HEALTH

SPIRE HEALTHCARE

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