GENERAL MEDICAL SERVICES (GMS) OR ALTERNATIVE PROVIDER MEDICAL SERVICES (APMS) CONTRACT AT MEDDYGFA'R SARN

HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Planning

15 Jun 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Hywel Dda University Health Board is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the General Medical Services (GMS) or Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) Contract at Meddygfa’r Sarn. The procurement is intended for the provision of general practitioner services in the Meddygfa’r Sarn area, covering a patient base of approximately 4,300. The practice is part of the Amman Gwendraeth Cluster, with the premises located in Pontyates and serviced by nearby hospitals including Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli and Glangwilli General Hospital in Carmarthen. An online pre-market engagement event is scheduled for Monday, 29 June 2026, at 4pm via MS Teams, and interested parties should register by contacting Sara Pell at the Health Board.

This tender offers significant opportunities for forward-thinking and innovative healthcare providers aiming to establish or expand their services in the regional healthcare sector. Suitable candidates for this tender would be partnerships or businesses equipped to deliver general medical services within the framework of either GMS or APMS contracts. Given the strong patient base and strategic location within the healthcare cluster, this procurement could be particularly attractive to practices seeking to expand their reach and enhance their service offerings in the UK healthcare market. The procurement process, guided by regulations under the CPV code 85121100 for general practitioner services, invites competitive participation from qualified bidders.

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Notice Title

GENERAL MEDICAL SERVICES (GMS) OR ALTERNATIVE PROVIDER MEDICAL SERVICES (APMS) CONTRACT AT MEDDYGFA'R SARN

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University health Board (HDUHB) is seeking to commission a forward-thinking and innovative partnerships wishing to provide general medical services in the Meddygfa'r Sarn area for the General Medical Services (GMS) or Alternative Provider of Medical Services (APMS) Contract for Meddygfa'r Sarn. The EMIS Web practice is currently managed by Hywel Dda University Health Board 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).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) is seeking to commission a forward-thinking and innovative partnerships wishing to provide general medical services in the Meddygfa'r Sarn area for the General Medical Services (GMS) or Alternative Provider of Medical Services (APMS) Contract for Meddygfa'r Sarn. The EMIS Web practice is currently managed by Hywel Dda University Health Board 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). Additional information: A supplier engagement event will be held on Monday 29th June 2026 at 4pm via MS Teams. Any interested parties should email sara.pell@wales.nhs.uk to register

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056186-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
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

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