--- title: "BCU-DCO-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059245" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059245" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059245.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059245.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-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059245 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059245) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059245.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "BCU-DCO-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)" was initiated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. Focusing on the healthcare sector and specifically targeting ENT or audiologist services, this contract supports the Elective Recovery Plan for the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The procurement was carried out through a limited procedure without prior call for competition, classified under services. It covered the geographical regions UKL11, UKL12, UKL13, and UKL23, operating between 23rd May 2025 and 22nd May 2026, with a potential extension to 22nd May 2027. The procurement stage is complete, with contracts awarded to suppliers Spire Healthcare and NUFFIELD HEALTH on 23rd May 2025, amounting to £8,466,250 and £242,220 respectively. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) treatment and audiology. Large healthcare providers with the capacity to deliver outsourced clinical, surgical, and diagnostic services can benefit from participating. Businesses capable of operating within the specified geographical regions of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board have a competitive advantage. As the project was procured through a direct award under the framework agreement, companies already within these frameworks or looking to join can leverage this to gain continued or new involvement in the region's healthcare delivery plans. The focus on price as the award criterion underscores the importance of cost-efficiency alongside service quality. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053188-2025 | | 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 | £8,708,470 | ## 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 - 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2025 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053188-2025 ## 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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