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Insourcing of Obstetric & Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Examinations

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

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20 Oct 2025 at 14:14

Award

24 Sep 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the award process under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. The contract, titled "Insourcing of Obstetric & Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Examinations," is focused on health services and located in the UK region of Wales. The procurement stage is at the 'Award Update' stage as of 20th October 2025, following the Direct Award Process 2. The contract will commence on 1st December 2025 and will initially run for four months, with an option to extend until 31st March 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those in the healthcare services industry, to participate in the insourcing of ultrasound examinations. Businesses that possess expertise in providing high-standard health services, particularly with capabilities in obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound examinations, are particularly well-suited for this contract. The procurement, conducted without prior publication due to the applicability of the PSR Wales, underscores the importance of incumbent suppliers like Globe Locums Limited, who were awarded the contract, ensuring continuity in meeting the Welsh Government's healthcare targets. This offer extends potential growth in service delivery for large-scale suppliers engaged in fulfilling high-confidence supply contracts.

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Notice Title

Insourcing of Obstetric & Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Examinations

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are looking to award a contract to continue the delivery of an insourced solution for Obstetric & Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Examinations, permissible under the Direct Award Process Two (2) of Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Wales. The Health Board have been allocated funding to deliver the upon Welsh Government (WG) targets with regards to referral to treatment times (RTT) and reducing waiting list initiatives (WLI). The Health Board are intending to award this contract to the existing provider following Direct Award Process Two (2). The services will be provided between the 1st of December 2025 and the 31st of March 2026 with the option to extend to the 31st of March 2027.

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 using the Direct Award Process 2. Direct Award Process 2 confirmation of contract award notice, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Tuesday the 7th of October 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a126
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066784-2025
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
£360,898 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 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
Josh Wood
Contact Email
josh.wood@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
TLL14 South West Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBE LOCUMS

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