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Insourcing of First Outpatient Appointments - South Wales

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

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AwardUpdate

13 Aug 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

30 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Insourcing of First Outpatient Appointments - South Wales" was conducted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, located in Cardiff. This project falls under the services category and is intended to benefit the Health Boards in South Wales, including areas like Aneurin Bevan, Cardiff and Vale, Cwm Taf Morgannwg, Hywel Dda, Swansea Bay, and Powys. The contract, valued at £13,253,793.73 GBP, was awarded to Healthcare Business Solutions (UK) Limited, with the contract period commencing from 25 June 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2026. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales), reflecting a strategic and competitive selection process, adhering to the Health Services Regulations 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in outpatient appointments and healthcare management. With a significant contract value and a broad regional scope across South Wales, there is substantial potential for SMEs to expand their operations and enhance their service delivery in the healthcare sector. Businesses with experience in managing healthcare frameworks, providing medical staffing, and delivering quality healthcare solutions would be well-positioned to compete and grow through participating in similar future opportunities. The use of a framework agreement and the competition aspect suggest that businesses capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions are favoured, promoting innovation and efficiency in line with strategic health service objectives in Wales.

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Notice Title

Insourcing of First Outpatient Appointments - South Wales

Notice Description

Insourcing of First Outpatient Appointments to the Health Boards in South Wales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from a framework agreement with a competition confirmation of contract award notice, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-152682
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152682
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification 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

85100000 - Health services

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,253,793 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 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
Sarah Yellen
Contact Email
gregg.roberts@wales.nhs.uk, sarah.yellen@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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)
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
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHCARE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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