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Ophthalmology Insourcing

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

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17 Dec 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, operating under Velindre University NHS Trust, located in Cardiff, UK. The procurement concerns "Ophthalmology Insourcing" services, which are crucial for facilitating health services within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method employed is a direct award under the NHS SBS SBS10203 framework owing to the urgent need and time-critical nature to ensure patient treatment. The process has reached the award stage as of 17 December 2025, with thorough consideration for health and social work services classified under CPV code 85000000. The contract is valued at £398,000 gross, with a scheduled signature date milestone due by 1 January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services. SME entities, like Healthcare Business Solutions UK Ltd based in Nottingham, are well-suited to leverage this contract, given their capacity to provide insourcing services quickly and efficiently due to the urgency involved. The awarded contract is part of the framework designed to protect life, suggesting a focus on delivering impactful healthcare solutions. Businesses focusing on health service innovations, patient care efficiencies, and rapid response capabilities can find meaningful opportunities in tender processes like this that demand immediate attention to service delivery standards and patient care improvements.

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Notice Title

Ophthalmology Insourcing

Notice Description

Ophthalmology Insourcing required 01/01/2026 - 31/03/2026 within Aneurin Bevan UHB, direct award via NHS SBS SBS10203

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083797-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Melanie Lloyd
Contact Email
melanie.lloyd4@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+441495465432

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHCARE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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