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Locum Hub Wales Extension

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process headed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, involves an extension of the Locum Hub Wales contract. This initiative, crucial for GP Practices across Wales, falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with the process rooted in the goods procurement category. Located in Wales (region UKL), the procurement is currently in the Award stage as of 16 December 2025, following the contract being signed on 12 December 2025. The extension for Locum Hub Wales is set for a duration of 720 days, ensuring continued service to GP Practices, assisting in the management of both permanent and temporary staff, and compliance with the Wales General Medical Practice Indemnity Scheme.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for companies in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in software solutions, to contribute to a significant healthcare initiative. Businesses capable of providing software maintenance, hosting, and compliance support would find this contract highly suitable. GPUK Support Services Ltd has already been involved, indicating the competitive nature of the contract. The ongoing requirements for data interoperability and support services mean that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering innovative and reliable solutions can find potential growth opportunities by catering to the NHS Wales infrastructure needs. Comprehensive understanding and experience with healthcare systems could offer businesses a competitive edge in securing parts of such contracts.

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Notice Title

Locum Hub Wales Extension

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Locum Hub Wales is a Welsh Government commissioned service delivered to GP Practices across Wales. This contract extension will provide continued access, enabling GP Practices to manage their Permanent and Temporary staff. Critical to this service is ongoing compliance with capturing GP Practice workforce activity for the purpose of the Wales General Medical Practice Indemnity Scheme. Practices post and book Locum coverage on a daily basis to assure uninterrupted care delivery in the community. Additionally, practices advertise and appoint permanent staff using the system. It is interoperable with existing NHS Wales primary care infrastructure and that of third-party solutions and is an ongoing data source to fulfil Welsh Government's commitment to publishing quarterly statistics. The existing contract delivered implementation of the solution and maintenance, hosting and support. The extension options ensure continued maintenance, hosting and support. This modification is being issued in line with PCR (2015) Reg. 72(1)(b).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083403-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,167,159 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.veasey@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLL Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GPUK SUPPORT SERVICES

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