Planned Care Outsourcing - Orthopaedic Hips/Knees

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

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23 Dec 2025 at 00:00

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22 Jul 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract under the Planned Care Outsourcing initiative aimed at reducing patient waiting lists for orthopaedic hip and knee procedures. The contract, operating under the services category, covers the Cardiff area, specifically the UKL22 region. Initially planned to conclude by September 2025, with provisions to extend until 31st March 2026 subject to further funding, this contract falls under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) and is exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Awarded via a framework agreement with a competitive selection process, the services commenced on 1st October 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026, with a cumulative contract value of £1,323,101.13.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth in healthcare service delivery for large-scale providers positioned to manage the outlined cases effectively. With emphasis on technical capabilities, commercial viability, and social value, companies proficient in orthopaedic care and possessing robust management structures are well-suited for such tenders. This structure fosters competition amongst established healthcare entities, evidenced by awards to organisations like ST JOSEPH'S INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL LIMITED, Practice Plus Group, and NUFFIELD HEALTH, each of whom were selected based on their high overall evaluation scores. Large healthcare providers looking to expand their service offerings in the UK healthcare sector would find this procurement an attractive opportunity to showcase their capabilities and penetrate the market further.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Planned Care Outsourcing - Orthopaedic Hips/Knees

Notice Description

Planned Care Outsourcing of Orthopaedic Hips/Knees Procedures to reduce patient waiting lists in Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) confirmation of contract award notice for an uplift in contract value via a CCN to the original contract in line with the initial notice published to cover services up to 31st March 2026 subject to further funding being approved. This contract has been awarded under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded based on a framework agreement with competition. Call off from a framework agreement with a competition confirmation of contract award notice, this notice outlines a modification of contract in line with the CCN for additional activity and value awarded for Q3 and Q4.

Options: There is an option to extend cohort patients numbers beyond September 25 to 31st March 26, subject to further funding approval.

Procurement Information

This is an intention to award notice under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 ('the PSR Wales')

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153787
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153787
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85121283 - Orthopaedic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,577,796 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 200718 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

NUFFIELD HEALTH

Practice Plus Group

ST JOSEPH'S INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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