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Insourcing of Vascular, Obstetric and Non-obstetric Ultrasound Services

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

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04 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is spearheading a public procurement process to insource Vascular, Obstetric, and Non-obstetric Ultrasound Services for Swansea Bay University Health Board. This contract aims to achieve Ministerial Targets by reducing waiting list initiatives and addressing resource challenges within the Radiology sector. Services will be delivered at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, within the Health industry category. The procurement stage currently at 'Award' highlights a direct contract award without prior competition due to extreme urgency. Health Now Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at £131,220, with the process managed as a 'limited' procurement procedure, ensuring service commencement in July 2025.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in medical insourcing services, particularly those with expertise in radiology and sonography. Given the urgency to address waiting list challenges, companies with established infrastructure and capability for swift deployment of services in healthcare settings may find this contract advantageous for market expansion. Large-scale enterprises, like Health Now Limited, that possess the capacity to meet rigorous demands and qualifications specific to the Welsh medical context, are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement processes. Opportunities for growth may arise through expanding service offerings or establishing strong partnerships with NHS bodies.

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Notice Title

Insourcing of Vascular, Obstetric and Non-obstetric Ultrasound Services

Notice Description

Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) requires an insourced provision within the speciality of Radiology (Vascular Tech, Obstetric and Non-obstetric ultrasound). 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. Vascular Lab services have resource implications which are detrimentally impacting on service provision; recruitment is ongoing. Medacs, SBU's managed service provider for agency Doctors have been unable to supply any sonographers with the required DQAS qualification which is required to work in Wales for obstetric examinations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Value GBP 131,220 (Zero Vat) Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) requires an insourced provision within the speciality of Radiology (Vascular Tech, Obstetric and Non-obstetric ultrasound). 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. Vascular Lab services have resource implications which are detrimentally impacting on service provision. Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) will enter into a contract with Health Now via direct award under the Countess of Chester On-site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions Framework,Ref - F/044/OSMCS/21/IB. Medacs, SBU's managed service provider for agency Doctors have been unable to supply any sonographers with the required DQAS qualification which is required to work in Wales for obstetric examinations. Expected service start date will be immediately in July 2025.

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153005
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153005
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
£131,220 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 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
emma.lane@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Email
emma.lane@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501375

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
TLL18 Swansea

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH NOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL523739
    Insourcing of Vascular, Obstetric and Non-obstetric Ultrasound Services - Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) requires an insourced provision within the speciality of Radiology (Vascular Tech, Obstetric and Non-obstetric ultrasound). 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. Vascular Lab services have resource implications which are detrimentally impacting on service provision; recruitment is ongoing. Medacs, SBU's managed service provider for agency Doctors have been unable to supply any sonographers with the required DQAS qualification which is required to work in Wales for obstetric examinations.

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