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GENERAL PRACTICE PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL SERVICES AT MEDDYGFA'R SARN

Hywel Dda University Health Board

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 16:49

Tender Notice
Planning

15 Jun 2026 at 13:23

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hywel Dda University Health Board is procuring primary care medical services for Meddygfa’r Sarn in Pontyates, under either a General Medical Services (GMS) or Alternative Provider of Medical Services (APMS) contract. The requirement covers the operation of the existing EMIS Web general practice, which currently serves approximately 4,300 patients from premises in Pontyates. The practice is one of eight in the Amman Gwendraeth Cluster. The local community is served by Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli, approximately eight miles away, and Glangwili General Hospital in Carmarthen, approximately 11 miles away. The intended outcome is to return the practice to independent contractor status, with primary care services delivered locally for the Meddygfa’r Sarn area.

The process has reached tender: Hywel Dda University Health Board invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single-lot procurement under the Provider Selection Regime for Wales. The tender submission deadline was 7 September 2026 at 12:00 noon, with electronic submissions in English through eTenderWales. The planned evaluation and award period began on 8 September 2026 at 12:00 noon, when bids were also scheduled to be opened. The contract is intended to run for 3,600 days, with the practice returning to independent contractor status from 1 April 2027. Bids must remain valid for 180 days. Variant bids are not allowed, and the tender does not include renewal or additional purchase options. The published material includes technical selection criteria.

This opportunity suits established primary care providers, GP partnerships and other healthcare partnerships able to deliver General Medical Services or Alternative Provider of Medical Services contracts. Suppliers will need the clinical, operational and organisational capability to run a general practice serving approximately 4,300 patients, using the existing EMIS Web system and working within the Meddygfa’r Sarn practice and the wider Amman Gwendraeth Cluster. Relevant experience in delivering local primary care and managing an independent contractor practice would be directly applicable. The requirement is particularly relevant to organisations with a suitably qualified clinical team, robust practice management, capacity for long-term service delivery and the ability to support continuity of care from premises in Pontyates. Bidders should assess the technical selection criteria before committing resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GENERAL PRACTICE PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL SERVICES AT MEDDYGFA'R SARN

Notice Description

HDUHB is seeking bids from forward-thinking and innovative partnerships wishing to provide primary medical services for the General Medical Services (GMS) or Alternative Provider of Medical Services (APMS) Contract in the Meddyfa'r Sarn area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HDUHB is seeking bids from forward-thinking and innovative partnerships wishing to provide primary medical services for the General Medical Services (GMS) or Alternative Provider of Medical Services (APMS) Contract in the Meddyfa'r Sarn area. The EMIS Web practice is currently managed by HDUHB and provides services to approximately 4300 patients from a premises in Pontyates. One of eight practices in the Amman Gwendraeth Cluster, the community is served locally by Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli (8 miles), and Glangwilli General Hospital, Carmarthen (11 miles). The aim is to return the practice to independent contractor status from 1 April 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067987-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121000 - Medical practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3BT
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Further Information

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