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BCU-DCO-59219 - Outsourcing - General Surgery

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

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02 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "BCU-DCO-59219 - Outsourcing - General Surgery" was conducted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, based in Cardiff, UK. Categorised under the health industry, this contract involves the outsourcing of general surgery services within specific regions of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board's geographical footprint. The procurement utilised a limited method, as a direct award without a prior call for competition, in accordance with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. The contract, with a signed date of 23rd May 2025, is active and extends from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2026, with an option for a one-year extension.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities through the provision of general surgery services via outsourcing. Large-scale healthcare suppliers, such as Spire Healthcare and Nuffield Health, who were successful in securing contracts under this tender, would be well aligned to benefit from this opportunity. The contract, having a significant financial value exceeding £6 million for each award, is suited for established organisations capable of delivering extensive healthcare services, especially those seeking entry or expansion in the healthcare market within Wales.

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Notice Title

BCU-DCO-59219 - Outsourcing - General Surgery

Notice Description

Outsourcing providers to assess potential capacity for delivering General Surgery services for the Health Board.

Lot Information

BCU-DCO-59219 - Outsourcing - General Surgery

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Framework Agreement for Outsourcing / Insourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services Reference Number: PRO-OJEULT-50776 utilising the direct award option for Lot 1 - Outsourcing. The Direct Award was undertaken to establish a contract to cover Outsourcing requirements relating to General Surgery with the Geographical footprint of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board between 23rd May 2025 and end 22nd May 2026, with the option to extend from 23rd May 2026 to the 22nd May 2027. Joint Award

BCU-DCO-59219 - Outsourcing - General Surgery

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Framework Agreement for Outsourcing / Insourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services Reference Number: PRO-OJEULT-50776 utilising the direct award option for Lot 1 - Outsourcing. The Direct Award was undertaken to establish a contract to cover Outsourcing requirements relating to General Surgery with the Geographical footprint of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board between 23rd May 2025 and end 22nd May 2026, with the option to extend from 23rd May 2026 to the 22nd May 2027. Joint Award

Procurement Information

Direct Award via Framework - Notice published in line with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 (PSR Wales) intention to award notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154111
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154111
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

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,915,855 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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
Alun James
Contact Email
alun.james@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3BB
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

NUFFIELD HEALTH

SPIRE HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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