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title: "Comprehensive Wound Service"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-119804"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP"
published: "2024-06-06"
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# Comprehensive Wound Service

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-119804

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, based in Cardiff, UK, has recently completed a procurement process for the Comprehensive Wound Service. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication. The buying organisation aimed to award a three-year contract with annual extension options, allowing for a 10-day standstill period before finalising the contract. The service falls under the health industry category and was targeted towards providing expert wound treatment services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially those in the healthcare sector with expertise in wound healing and treatment. Suppliers specialising in clinical management, wound care, and medical research could find this tender suitable for their capabilities. As the tender focuses on delivering high-quality wound services and innovation in the healthcare sector, businesses with a track record in clinical services, research and development, and educational programmes in wound care are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership who are hosted by Velindre NHS Trust acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board wish to inform the market that they intend to award a contract for Comprehensive Wound Service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The complex wound clinic is a consultant led service providing clinical management and treatment of wounds on an outpatient basis. Follow-up outpatient attendance is based on the patient's clinical requirements for the ongoing evaluation of management and effectiveness of treatment. There are approximately up to 6 outpatients and 15 follow up patients seen at any one time. Due to COVID and some restrictions on outpatient attendances, a maximum of 4 patients can only be accommodated with new and follow-up patients receiving a virtual consultation. The purpose of this contract is to; a. obtain accurate diagnosis and expert advice, treatment and skilled care of patients of the commissioner with a view to restoring function, reducing pain and distress and minimising any residual disability or handicap. b. ensure that, as far as possible, all patients are treated by clinicians with a particular expertise in their condition. c. ensure a holistic approach, i.e. that account is taken of the patient's total circumstances when considering treatment, particularly in the care of the elderly and complex comorbidities. d. ensure that the service is patient oriented and will seek to maximise patient choice within available resources. e. Work with the wider multidisciplinary team and other agencies to continually improve the wound service to reflect the needs of patients. f. contribute to the active research and clinical innovation programme. g. support the UHB's education and training programme to include clinical placements.

### Procurement Information

The Wound Healing Service is internationally renowned and provides a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment service to the population of Cardiff and Vale; Aneurin Bevan, and accepts cross border referrals. Approximately 800 new patients are assessed per annum, with around 3200 follow-up patients being treated per annum across the Health Boards. WWIL provide complex wound clinics at Cardiff and Vale UHB and have strong links with both primary care and secondary care services and support in-patient consultations and the Tissue Viability Nursing service. The Welsh Wound Innovation Initiative Ltd (WWIL) is also recognised as the critical pathfinder for clinical innovation in Wales. Owing to the profile of this sub-specialty there is an active Educational Programme at both undergraduate and postgraduate level to include an MSc in Wound Healing and Tissue Repair run through Cardiff University. Together all parties are collaborating on a training programme for the next generation of medical professionals within wound care. Furthermore, there is a high-profile research and development (R&D) agenda incorporating clinical trials, product evaluations and research for patient benefit and Innovate UK grant opportunities. The Health Board and WWIL's vision is to improve wound prevention and treatment, the provision of expert clinical service, the quality of life for people with wounds and to also improve the cost-effectiveness of wound prevention and treatment across Wales and further afield. Through the research and development agenda, WWIL is able to link in with the Health Board's R&D department to advance the knowledge of wound prevention and treatment, and apply this knowledge to transform its management and delivery of complex wound services at Cardiff and Vale. It should be noted that Welsh Wound Innovation Initiative Ltd (WWIL) is a not for profit company limited by guarantee. Based on the above, the Health Board is issuing this notice applying a 10 day standstill period prior to award of a three year contract which will be in annual extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119804 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WWII LTD (WELSH WOUND INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119804
- 24 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119804

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR392750
  Comprehensive Wound Service - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership who are hosted by Velindre NHS Trust acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board wish to inform the market that they intend to award a contract for Comprehensive Wound Service.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480116
  Comprehensive Wound Service - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership who are hosted by Velindre NHS Trust acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board wish to inform the market that they intend to award a contract for Comprehensive Wound Service.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-119804

## Provenance

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