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BCU-DCO-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has successfully completed the award phase for a contract titled "BCU-DCO-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)". The process involved the outsourcing of ENT services to support the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board's Elective Recovery Plan. The procurement is classified under the health category and was executed as a limited procedure, following the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. The award was made through a direct award via framework, covering the geographical regions UKL11, UKL12, UKL13, and UKL23. Contracts were signed on the 23rd of May 2025, to remain active until the 22nd of May 2026, with an option to extend for an additional year.

This award presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale healthcare service providers like Spire Healthcare and NUFFIELD HEALTH, who were successful suppliers. The procurement, focused on clinical outsourcing, reveals significant investment, with contracts valued at £8,466,250 and £242,220 respectively. Companies with robust infrastructure in healthcare services, especially those capable of fulfilling outsourcing requirements quickly and efficiently across multiple locations, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. This contract is a testament to the avenues available for businesses looking to expand their reach within public health service frameworks in Wales.

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Notice Title

BCU-DCO-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Notice Description

Outsourcing providers to assess potential capacity for delivering Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) services for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to support its Elective Recovery Plan.

Lot Information

BCU-DCO-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

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 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) within 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-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

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 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) within 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-154114
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154114
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

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,708,470 £1M-£10M

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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