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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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02 May 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 a procurement process titled "Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Services". This contract addresses the outsourcing of ophthalmic surgical procedures, including cataracts, to meet reduction targets in waiting lists as set by ministerial mandates. The awarded supplier, SpaMedica Ltd, will operate at their Swansea facility to deliver these services. The procurement process was a limited award procedure without prior competition, motivated by extreme urgency, ensuring immediate service commencement in May 2025. This initiative focuses on providing healthcare services within a reasonable distance from patients' residences, specifically in Swansea, under the health industry category. The contract, valued at £246,245, was signed on 1st May 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses experienced in healthcare delivery, particularly in surgical and diagnostic services. It highlights potential growth avenues for large-scale service providers like SpaMedica Ltd, which can leverage their existing facilities and expertise in ophthalmology to support a crucial public health need. Companies with the ability to rapidly mobilise and deliver specialised healthcare services are well-suited to compete in similar procurements. This contract underscores the importance of operational agility and the capability to meet urgent service demands, vital qualities for businesses aiming to expand within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Services

Notice Description

Outsourcing of Ophthalmic surgical procedures (Cataracts), Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) requires an outsourced provision for Ophthalmic surgical procedures (Cataracts) including outpatient, diagnostic and follow up activity. The aim of this contract focuses upon ensuring SBUHB achieve Ministerial Targets to support reduction in waiting list initiatives (WLI). Associated with long waiting patients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) will enter into a contract with SpaMedica via direct award under the Framework (Framework Agreement Ref: ITT_96139 - ITT_98956 / PRO-OJEULT-50776) Agreement for Outsourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services One of the primary objectives of the commissioning Health Board (SBUHB) is to provide patient care as near to the patient's residence as possible. A radius of approximately 10 miles from the Health Board border is considered a maximum reasonable range for the provider facility. The key objectives of the service are: - To ensure the provision of safe and effective cataract service provision to NHS patients - To free up outpatient and primary eye care capacity for patients at higher risk of sight loss. - SpaMedica are a familiar provider that can support the delivery of additional Cataracts activity, ensuring patients are seen within appropriate wait times. Without access to an outsourced solution, Swansea Bay University Health Board are currently at risk of under delivery of activity, which will have a significant impact to patient's health Expected service start date will be immediately in May 2025.

Procurement Information

This is a temporary outsourced solution intended to assist in the reduction of waiting list initiatives - WLI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-150513
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150513
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£246,245 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 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
Lily Prance
Contact Email
lily.prance@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921500642

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPAMEDICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY509539
    Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Services - Outsourcing of Ophthalmic surgical procedures (Cataracts), Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) requires an outsourced provision for Ophthalmic surgical procedures (Cataracts) including outpatient, diagnostic and follow up activity. The aim of this contract focuses upon ensuring SBUHB achieve Ministerial Targets to support reduction in waiting list initiatives (WLI). Associated with long waiting patients.

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