--- title: "BCU-DCO-59219 - Outsourcing - General Surgery" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059236" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059236" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059236.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059236.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2025-09-02" --- # BCU-DCO-59219 - Outsourcing - General Surgery Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059236 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059236) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059236.json) ## Summary The procurement process managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, focuses on outsourcing general surgery services for the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. This initiative is categorised under 'Surgical hospital services' (CPV code: 85111100) and is part of a framework agreement for clinical, surgical, and diagnostic services, running from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2026, with a possible extension to 22nd May 2027. The procurement was executed through a direct award process, utilising a limited procurement method without a prior publication of a call for competition. Contracts have been awarded to Spire Healthcare and Nuffield Health, effective from 23rd May 2025. The procurement falls under the scope of the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for large healthcare providers looking to expand their footprint in Wales. The focus on outsourcing in general surgery services creates avenues for institutions adept at delivering specialised medical care through established frameworks. Businesses with expertise in surgical services and a capacity for high-volume operations can find growth prospects in the NHS structure, providing essential services to meet regional healthcare demands. The successful awarding of contracts valued over £6 million each underscores the potential for substantial revenue (in GBP). Such substantial public contracts can propel business growth while enhancing service accessibility for healthcare facilities in the UKL12, UKL13, UKL23, and UKL11 regions. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053168-2025 | | Notice type | 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 | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 May 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £12,915,855 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF15 7QZ | | 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 | TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | NUFFIELD HEALTH; SPIRE HEALTHCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111100 - Surgical hospital services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2025 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053168-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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