---
title: "Regional Outsourcing Cataracts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051d02"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# Regional Outsourcing Cataracts

Buyer: ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051d02

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, in coordination with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, aimed at outsourcing cataract services on a regional level. The title of the tender is "Regional Outsourcing Cataracts," targeting the ophthalmologist services industry. This is a planned procurement notice under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, with a total estimated contract value of £40 million. The buyers are public authorities operating within sub-central government under Welsh devolved regulations. The tender covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKL15, UKL16, UKL17, UKL21, and UKL22. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with intention to commence the contract from 1st July 2025, running until 31st March 2026, and with the provision for renewal up to 31st March 2027. Key dates include the future notice date set for 29th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the contract's suitability for these types of entities. By participating in this procurement process, businesses have a chance to secure substantial service contracts within the NHS framework, enhancing their market presence and expertise in delivering ophthalmologist services. Companies with experience or specialisation in medical services, particularly those focusing on ophthalmology, will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities and growth strategies. The procurement is being conducted through a mini-competition off the All Wales Insourcing/Outsourcing Framework, encouraging innovative solutions and competitive pricing from potential bidders.

## Notice

Regional Outsourcing Cataracts for Aneurin Bevan, Cwm Taff and Cardiff and Vale University Health Boards. This will be a mini competition off the All Wales Insourcing / Outsourcing Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024597-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP18 3QX |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 10:01 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024597-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024597-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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