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Insourcing Ophthalmology Cataracts Outpatient Clinics and Theatre at UHW

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

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05 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the final stages of awarding a contract for "Insourcing Ophthalmology Cataracts Outpatient Clinics and Theatre at UHW". This falls under the health industry category and is geographically specific to Cardiff, UK. The procurement process, governed by the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, is in the award stage, with the contract award intended to conclude during the standstill period ending on 14th November 2025. This service provision focuses on surgical insourcing for ophthalmology to be carried out during weekends to optimise capacity at University Hospital Wales or other specified locations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing swift and competent insourcing solutions for ophthalmology. Healthcare Business Solutions (UK) Limited has been identified as the successful supplier due to their robust proposal and readiness to commence service delivery immediately. This project is particularly suited to large-scale healthcare providers with the ability to manage comprehensive cataract treatment pathways for a high volume of patients within the Cardiff and Vale hospital sites. The contract's valuation at £669,600 indicates a substantial business growth opportunity for suppliers meeting these criteria and underscores the need for businesses capable of sustaining high-volume service delivery under time-sensitive demands.

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Notice Title

Insourcing Ophthalmology Cataracts Outpatient Clinics and Theatre at UHW

Notice Description

Provision of surgical insourcing for Ophthalmology - specifically Outpatient clinics and theatre at University Hospital Wales for Cataracts or other specified location during weekends utilising the on-site estate during periods of vacant capacity

Lot Information

Lot 1

Surgical insourcing for Ophthalmology specifically Outpatient clinics and theatre at University Hospital Wales for Cataracts or other specified location during weekends utilising the on-site estate during periods of vacant capacity. The contract award (supported by Welsh Government) will provide Insourcing capacity for full Cataract pathway (NOP-Treatment) within Cardiff and Vale hospital sites for up to 1,000 patients to support the Regional Cataract plan up to the end of March 2026

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 14th November 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-157769
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157769
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

85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£669,600 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 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
Heather Walters
Contact Email
heather.walters@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443848585

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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHCARE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV559371
    Insourcing Ophthalmology Cataracts Outpatient Clinics and Theatre at UHW - Provision of surgical insourcing for Ophthalmology - specifically Outpatient clinics and theatre at University Hospital Wales for Cataracts or other specified location during weekends utilising the on-site estate during periods of vacant capacity

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