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title: "GENERAL MEDICAL SERVICES (GMS) OR ALTERNATIVE PROVIDER MEDICAL SERVICES (APMS) CONTRACT AT MEDDYGFA'R SARN"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# GENERAL MEDICAL SERVICES (GMS) OR ALTERNATIVE PROVIDER MEDICAL SERVICES (APMS) CONTRACT AT MEDDYGFA'R SARN

Buyer: HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b4f8

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## Summary

The Hywel Dda University Health Board is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the General Medical Services (GMS) or Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) Contract at Meddygfa’r Sarn. The procurement is intended for the provision of general practitioner services in the Meddygfa’r Sarn area, covering a patient base of approximately 4,300. The practice is part of the Amman Gwendraeth Cluster, with the premises located in Pontyates and serviced by nearby hospitals including Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli and Glangwilli General Hospital in Carmarthen. An online pre-market engagement event is scheduled for Monday, 29 June 2026, at 4pm via MS Teams, and interested parties should register by contacting Sara Pell at the Health Board.

This tender offers significant opportunities for forward-thinking and innovative healthcare providers aiming to establish or expand their services in the regional healthcare sector. Suitable candidates for this tender would be partnerships or businesses equipped to deliver general medical services within the framework of either GMS or APMS contracts. Given the strong patient base and strategic location within the healthcare cluster, this procurement could be particularly attractive to practices seeking to expand their reach and enhance their service offerings in the UK healthcare market. The procurement process, guided by regulations under the CPV code 85121100 for general practitioner services, invites competitive participation from qualified bidders.

## Notice

Hywel Dda University health Board (HDUHB) is seeking to commission a forward-thinking and innovative partnerships wishing to provide general medical services in the Meddygfa'r Sarn area for the General Medical Services (GMS) or Alternative Provider of Medical Services (APMS) Contract for Meddygfa'r Sarn. The EMIS Web practice is currently managed by Hywel Dda University Health Board and provides services to approximately 4300 patients from a premises in Pontyates. One of eight practices in the Amman Gwendraeth Cluster, the community is served locally by Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli (8 miles) and Glangwilli General Hospital, Carmarthen (11 miles).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) is seeking to commission a forward-thinking and innovative partnerships wishing to provide general medical services in the Meddygfa'r Sarn area for the General Medical Services (GMS) or Alternative Provider of Medical Services (APMS) Contract for Meddygfa'r Sarn. The EMIS Web practice is currently managed by Hywel Dda University Health Board and provides services to approximately 4300 patients from a premises in Pontyates. One of eight practices in the Amman Gwendraeth Cluster, the community is served locally by Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli (8 miles) and Glangwilli General Hospital, Carmarthen (11 miles). Additional information: A supplier engagement event will be held on Monday 29th June 2026 at 4pm via MS Teams. Any interested parties should email sara.pell@wales.nhs.uk to register

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056186-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 3BT |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121000 - Medical practice services
- 85121100 - General-practitioner services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 12:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056186-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=166484
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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