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Locum Hub Wales Extension

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Locum Hub Wales Extension" is managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. Its objective is to extend a service initially commissioned by the Welsh Government, serving GP Practices across Wales. This extension assures continued system operation for managing both permanent and temporary GP staff while ensuring compliance with the Wales General Medical Practice Indemnity Scheme. The procurement stages included award and contract updates, with the contract being actively renewed on 12 December 2025. It falls under the goods category and is classified under CPV code 48000000. The contract period spans 720 days and focuses on good compliance with regional NHS Wales infrastructure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in healthcare technology and service provision sectors, particularly those specialising in automated workforce management and data handling systems. GPUK Support Services Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for small to medium enterprises to vie for similar contracts. Businesses capable of delivering interoperable solutions that align with primary care and governmental infrastructure without incurring additional costs or resource duplication may find substantial growth opportunities. The contract framework allows for scaling and adapting services, making it an attractive pursuit for firms looking to solidify their footprint in public health services support.

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Notice Title

Locum Hub Wales Extension

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Locum Hub Wales is a Welsh Government commissioned service delivered to GP Practices across Wales. This contract extension will provide continued access, enabling GP Practices to manage their Permanent and Temporary staff. Critical to this service is ongoing compliance with capturing GP Practice workforce activity for the purpose of the Wales General Medical Practice Indemnity Scheme. Practices post and book Locum coverage on a daily basis to assure uninterrupted care delivery in the community. Additionally, practices advertise and appoint permanent staff using the system. It is interoperable with existing NHS Wales primary care infrastructure and that of third-party solutions and is an ongoing data source to fulfil Welsh Government's commitment to publishing quarterly statistics. The existing contract delivered implementation of the solution and maintenance, hosting and support. The extension options ensure continued maintenance, hosting and support. This modification is being issued in line with PCR (2015) Reg. 72(1)(b).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159380
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159380
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,167,159 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
Andrew Morgan
Contact Email
andrew.morgan12@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501697

Buyer Location

Locality
NEATH PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 7BX
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)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GPUK SUPPORT SERVICES

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