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title: "Insourcing Theatre Staff"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06070c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY LOCAL HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# Insourcing Theatre Staff

Buyer: HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY LOCAL HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06070c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Hywel Dda University Local Health Board involves an intention to award a contract for "Insourcing Theatre Staff," concentrating on health services. This falls under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) and is exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations/Procurement Act 2023. The award, utilizing NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership's Framework Agreement, is part of a mini competition aiming to provide an insourced solution to reduce theatre waiting lists across varied specialities like Ophthalmology, ENT, and Urology. The estimated contract value is GBP 3,748,839 excluding VAT, set to begin February 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027, in the UK region of UKL14. Key dates include the start of the standstill period on 15 January 2026, with the final decision expected by 26 January 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth within the healthcare industry, specifically for businesses that can provide comprehensive theatre teams capable of supporting a wide range of medical specialities. Large-scale suppliers with the capacity for rapid and flexible deployment across multiple locations may find this particularly advantageous. The tender process was conducted without prior publication, suggesting a need for ready-to-act businesses that can capitalise on established frameworks and relationships within NHS procurement structures. Businesses experienced in delivering health services, particularly in clinical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures with a focus on reducing waiting lists, are well-suited to benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) intend to award a contract to deliver an insourced solution to support in Theatres.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) intend to award a contract to deliver n insourced solution to support Theatres. The Health Board has identified funding to support Theatre activity to reduce waiting lists and referral to treatment (RTT) time. The Health Board requires an insourced solution, with full theatre teams, to support across a number of specialities, including, but not limited to, Ophthalmology, ENT, and Urology. The procurement was initiated utilising NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership's (NWSSP) Framework Agreement for Provision of Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure (ref PRO-OJEULT-50776) under a mini competition exercise. The estimated contract value is GBP 3748839 exc VAT, with the contract to begin February 2026 and to expire 31 March 2027.

### 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048476-2026 |
| 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 | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,748,839 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY LOCAL HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | 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 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ID MEDICAL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 09:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048476-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003648-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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