POW-DAP2-63281 - General Medical Services - APMS Contract

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

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Award

21 Jul 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described is for the "General Medical Services - APMS Contract" under the Provider Selection Regime Wales, managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. This process is specific to Health Services Provider Selection Regime (Wales) Regulations 2025, indicating that standard Public Contracts Regulations do not apply. The contract valued at £1,221,598 is intended for the Powys Teaching Health Board and covers services in the medical practice and related services category, located in the UK region UKL24. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with an intention to award notice published on 21st July 2026, initiating a standstill period until 30th June 2026. The procurement utilised a limited procedure, awarding the contract without prior publication of a call for competition, and is governed by specific legal frameworks that exempt it from certain directives.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those able to offer General Medical Services under an Alternative Provider Medical Services contract. It is particularly suited for businesses that meet criteria regarding quality, value, collaboration and service sustainability, and social responsibility, with no conflicts of interest. The successful provider, The Shropshire Doctors' Co-operative Limited, was chosen based on these criteria, positioning this tender as an attractive prospect for enterprises looking to expand their operations within the healthcare industry. SMEs, like the awarded supplier, can find significant growth possibilities in such procurements due to a demand for quality service provision and innovative approaches to improving access and reducing health inequalities in the region.

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Notice Title

POW-DAP2-63281 - General Medical Services - APMS Contract

Notice Description

To Provide APMS Contract for Powys Teaching Health Board

Lot Information

Lot 1

Powys Teaching Health Board are seeking a contract for 14 months + 2 month extension to Provide GMS services under an Alternative Provider for Medical Services contract for Powys Teaching Health Board. Powys Teaching Health Board are looking to utilise Direct Award Option 2 under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025

Procurement Information

Powys Teaching Health Board are utilising Direct Award Option 2 under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068642-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,221,598 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLL24 Powys

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SHROPSHIRE DOCTORS' CO-OPERATIVE

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