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Outsourcing of IVT Procedures

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

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18 Mar 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB), in collaboration with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, is in the procurement stage for outsourcing Intravitreal Therapy (IVT) procedures within the health services sector. The intention is to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales), with the contract's value estimated at £2,500,000 excluding VAT. The location for the delivery of these services is Wales, in the region coded UKL14. The procurement process was initiated as a limited competition exercise via the NWSSP's Framework Agreement for Clinical, Surgical, and Diagnostics Procedures, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027. The standstill period for any representations regarding this award runs until 26 March 2026, allowing providers to submit their contentions before the formal contract award.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in health services, particularly those with expertise in clinical and surgical procedures. The limited competition method emphasises high-quality providers with strong technical capabilities, as technical competence constitutes 60% of the award criteria. Businesses capable of delivering social value, as per the criteria, also stand to benefit, given its 15% weighting. With a substantial contract monetary value, it provides a lucrative opportunity for established suppliers, specifically large firms like SPAMEDICA LTD, which has been identified as the supplier. The contract's focus on reducing waiting lists and referral to treatment times in ophthalmology offers growth prospects for businesses proficient in medical outsourcing and management of healthcare services.

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Notice Title

Outsourcing of IVT Procedures

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) intend to award a contract to deliver an outsourced solution for IVT procedures.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) intend to award a contract to deliver an outsourced solution for IVT procedures. The Health Board has identified funding to support the Ophthalmology Service to reduce waiting lists and referral to treatment (RTT) time. The procurement was initiated utilising NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership's (NWSSP) Framework Agreement for Provision of Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure (ref PRO-OJEULT-50776) under a mini competition exercise. The estimated contract value is GBP 2500000 exc VAT, with the contract to begin 1 April 2026 and to expire 31 March 2027.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024336-2026
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks 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
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

SPAMEDICA

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