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Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Services

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

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24 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the awarding stage for the tender titled "Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Services." This procurement falls within the health industry category and is primarily aimed at reducing waiting list initiatives (WLI) by establishing a contract with SpaMedica Ltd. Located in Cardiff, the buying organisation utilised a limited procurement method, citing extreme urgency as the rationale for bypassing a prior call for competition. The contract, valued at £225,000, was signed on 2nd April 2025, and services are expected to commence immediately in April, following the mutual agreement. This process targets the delivery of healthcare services as close to patients' homes as possible, aligning with Hywel Dda University Health Board’s localised service objectives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those capable of swiftly addressing urgent public health needs. Large-scale enterprises like SpaMedica Ltd, which can efficiently manage high-volume patient care and have robust regional service networks, may find such contracts particularly aligned with their capabilities. The tender's focus on reducing waiting lists suggests that organisations with expertise in efficiently deploying medical resources and patient management can play a vital role in similar future procurements, opening avenues for sustained business growth in the public healthcare market.

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Notice Title

Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Services

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) requires a single contract with SpaMedica in line with a time-limited outsourced solution to support a reduction in waiting list initiatives (WLI).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) requires a single contract with SpaMedica in line with a time-limited outsourced solution to support a reduction in waiting list initiatives (WLI). A prime concern for the commissioning Health Board is to treat patients as close to home as possible, and therefore deliver outsourcing solutions as close to the Health Board's boundaries as possible. Also, experience of assessing patient willingness to travel has strongly indicated that closer locations will likely have a higher uptake. Expected service start date will be immediately in April 2025, subject to mutual agreement between the commissioning Health Board and the awarded provider(s).

Procurement Information

This is a time-limited outsourced solution to support a reduction in waiting list initiatives (WLI).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-149663
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149663
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Teifion Cole
Contact Email
teifion.cole@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443848585

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3BB
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
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPAMEDICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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