Framework Agreement for the Provision of Insourcing / Outsourcing Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

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16 May 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has successfully completed a contracting process for a framework agreement involving insourcing and outsourcing of clinical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures. This framework, effective from 1 April 2023 until 31 March 2027 with an extension option, encompasses multiple health boards across Wales, including locations such as Cardiff and Vale, Pontypool, and St Asaph. The procurement method was an open procedure, focusing on various disciplines in the health category. The latest award stage took place on 16 May 2025, following a series of comprehensive bidding processes for different lots, addressing various medical services and associated facilities.

This framework presents significant opportunities for SMEs and other businesses focusing on healthcare outsourcing and insourcing services. Key opportunities include providing specialised medical equipment, consumables, clinical staff, and other related services, making it ideal for companies specialising in healthcare logistics, equipment provision, and medical staffing. With a total initial contract value estimated at £100 million, businesses can leverage this framework to expand their operations across various medical disciplines like neurology, cardiology, and general surgery. SMEs such as SAH Diagnostics Ltd, CARDIOSCAN LTD, and Concept Care Solutions are among those who have successfully secured contracts, showcasing the ample possibilities for business growth within the UK's healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Insourcing / Outsourcing Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures

Notice Description

NWSSPP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales, have refreshed an established a framework agreement for the provision of Insourcing / Outsourcing Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures. The tender is split into the following lots: Lot 1 Outsourcing. Lot 2 Insourcing which is sub-divided (Lot 2a) with equipment/infrastructure (Lot 2b) without equipment and infrastructure. Lot 3 Facility lot which will be subdivided into Facility - including all equipment and consumables (Lot 3) and Lot 3+ which is all services covered under Lot 3 plus clinical staff, admin staff, high-cost consumables, and specialist equipment to be determined (priced) at call off stage (Lot 3+) and covers the following disciplines: Breast Endoscopy (including Cystoscopy) Neuroscience Cardiac & Cardiac related Diagnostics Gastroenterology Ophthalmology Cardiology & Cardiology related Diagnostics General Surgery Oral Maxillo Facial Surgery CT Scanning Gynaecology Orthopaedic Surgery Dermatology MRI Scanning Pain Management Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) Neurology & Neurology related Diagnostics Non- Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS)* Plastic Surgery Thoracic Ultrasound Diagnostics Urology Vascular Along with the above there may also be additional disciplines added

Lot Information

Lot 3 Facility

The lot will be sub-divided into the following sub-lots; Lot 3 - Facility - including all equipment and consumables Lot 3+ all services covered under Lot 3 plus clinical staff, admin staff, high-cost consumables, and specialist equipment to be determined (priced) at call off stage.

Lot 2 Insourcing

The lot will be sub-divided into the following sub-lots; Lot 2a the provision of insourcing with equipment/infrastructure. Lot 2b the provision of insourcing without equipment/infrastructure.

Lot 1 Outsourcing

This lot is for the provision of outsourcing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-150598
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150598
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years 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)
Additional Buyers

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Boar

Swansea Bay University Health Boar

Velindre University NHS Trust

Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC)

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_MainPage.aspx

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERPHILLY
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

AM DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING LTD

CARDIOSCAN LTD

Concept Care Solutions

Medicare Insourcing Services Ltd

Physiological Measurements Limited

SAH DIAGNOSTICS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY512375
    Framework Agreement for the Provision of Insourcing / Outsourcing Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures - NWSSPP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales, have refreshed an established a framework agreement for the provision of Insourcing / Outsourcing Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures. The tender is split into the following lots: Lot 1 Outsourcing. Lot 2 Insourcing which is sub-divided (Lot 2a) with equipment/infrastructure (Lot 2b) without equipment and infrastructure. Lot 3 Facility lot which will be subdivided into Facility - including all equipment and consumables (Lot 3) and Lot 3+ which is all services covered under Lot 3 plus clinical staff, admin staff, high-cost consumables, and specialist equipment to be determined (priced) at call off stage (Lot 3+) and covers the following disciplines: Breast Endoscopy (including Cystoscopy) Neuroscience Cardiac & Cardiac related Diagnostics Gastroenterology Ophthalmology Cardiology & Cardiology related Diagnostics General Surgery Oral Maxillo Facial Surgery CT Scanning Gynaecology Orthopaedic Surgery Dermatology MRI Scanning Pain Management Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) Neurology & Neurology related Diagnostics Non- Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS)* Plastic Surgery Thoracic Ultrasound Diagnostics Urology Vascular Along with the above there may also be additional disciplines added

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