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BCU-DCO-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

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

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02 Sep 2025 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "BCU-DCO-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)" was initiated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. Focusing on the healthcare sector and specifically targeting ENT or audiologist services, this contract supports the Elective Recovery Plan for the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The procurement was carried out through a limited procedure without prior call for competition, classified under services. It covered the geographical regions UKL11, UKL12, UKL13, and UKL23, operating between 23rd May 2025 and 22nd May 2026, with a potential extension to 22nd May 2027. The procurement stage is complete, with contracts awarded to suppliers Spire Healthcare and NUFFIELD HEALTH on 23rd May 2025, amounting to £8,466,250 and £242,220 respectively.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) treatment and audiology. Large healthcare providers with the capacity to deliver outsourced clinical, surgical, and diagnostic services can benefit from participating. Businesses capable of operating within the specified geographical regions of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board have a competitive advantage. As the project was procured through a direct award under the framework agreement, companies already within these frameworks or looking to join can leverage this to gain continued or new involvement in the region's healthcare delivery plans. The focus on price as the award criterion underscores the importance of cost-efficiency alongside service quality.

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Notice Title

BCU-DCO-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Notice Description

Outsourcing providers to assess potential capacity for delivering Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) services for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to support its Elective Recovery Plan.

Lot Information

BCU-DCO-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

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 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) within 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-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

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 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) within 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-059245
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053188-2025
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

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,708,470 £1M-£10M

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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