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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Insourcing / Outsourcing Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostics Procedures"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
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buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2024-10-01"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Insourcing / Outsourcing Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostics Procedures

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-144770

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## Summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the tender stage for a framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Insourcing / Outsourcing Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostics Procedures" in the Health industry category. The framework involves various Health Boards across Wales and seeks to cover a range of clinical, surgical, and diagnostics procedures under distinct lots: Outsourcing (Lot 1), Insourcing (Lot 2), and Facility (Lot 3). The process follows an open procurement method and is intended for service providers, with key deadlines including a tender submission end date of 1 November 2024 and an award starting the same day. The total estimated contract value is GBP 200 million.

This tender offers significant opportunities for healthcare service providers specialising in clinical, surgical, and diagnostic services. Companies that provide comprehensive outsourcing and insourcing solutions, including facilities and high-cost consumables, will find this tender beneficial. This broad range of services includes specialties such as Breast, Endoscopy, Neuroscience, Cardiology, General Surgery, and more, making it suitable for enterprises with diverse capabilities in the health sector. Successful bidders could see substantial business growth and long-term partnerships, given that the framework can extend up to an additional four years beyond the initial contract period, potentially spanning up to eight years.

## Notice

NWSSPP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales are seeking to refresh an established framework agreement for the provision of Insourcing / Outsourcing Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostics Procedures. The tender will be split into the following lots: Lot 1 Outsourcing. Lot 2 Insourcing which is sub-divided (Lot 2a) with equipment/infrastructure (Lot 2b) without equipment and infrastructure. Lot 3 Facility lot which will be subdivided into Facility - including all equipment and consumables (Lot 3) and Lot 3+ which is all services covered under Lot 3 plus clinical staff, admin staff, high-cost consumables, and specialist equipment to be determined (priced) at call off stage (Lot 3+) and cover the following disciplines: Breast Endoscopy (including Cystoscopy) Neuroscience Cardiac & Cardiac related Diagnostics Gastroenterology Ophthalmology Cardiology & Cardiology related Diagnostics General Surgery Oral Maxillo Facial Surgery CT Scanning Gynaecology Orthopaedic Surgery Dermatology MRI Scanning Pain Management Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) Neurology & Neurology related Diagnostics Non- Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS)* Plastic Surgery Thoracic Ultrasound Diagnostics Urology Vascular Along with the above there may also be additional disciplines added

### Lot Information

Lot 2 - Insourcing

The lot will be sub-divided into the following sub-lots; Lot 2a the provision of insourcing with equipment/infrastructure. Lot 2b the provision of insourcing without equipment/infrastructure.

Lot 3 Facility

The lot will be sub-divided into the following sub-lots; Lot 3 - Facility - including all equipment and consumables Lot 3+ all services covered under Lot 3 plus clinical staff, admin staff, high-cost consumables, and specialist equipment to be determined (priced) at call off stage.

Lot 1 - Outsourcing

This lot is for the provision of outsourcing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144770 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The Framework Agreement is in place for four (4) years with an option to extend for up to an additional four (4) years. Two (2) years of the framework has already been utilised. As this procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime, this allows a degree of flexibility to go beyond the PCR 2015 requirement of a maximum four (4) years for a standard Framework Agreement. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Additional buyers | ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; CWM TAF MORGANNWG UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; POWYS TEACHING HEALTH BOARD; SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST; WELSH HEALTH SPECIALISED SERVICES COMMITTEE (WHSSC) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111100 - Surgical hospital services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144770

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT492079
  Framework Agreement for the Provision of Insourcing / Outsourcing Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostics Procedures - NWSSPP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales are seeking to refresh an established framework agreement for the provision of Insourcing / Outsourcing Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostics Procedures. The tender will be split into the following lots: Lot 1 Outsourcing. Lot 2 Insourcing which is sub-divided (Lot 2a) with equipment/infrastructure (Lot 2b) without equipment and infrastructure. Lot 3 Facility lot which will be subdivided into Facility - including all equipment and consumables (Lot 3) and Lot 3+ which is all services covered under Lot 3 plus clinical staff, admin staff, high-cost consumables, and specialist equipment to be determined (priced) at call off stage (Lot 3+) and cover the following disciplines: Breast Endoscopy (including Cystoscopy) Neuroscience Cardiac & Cardiac related Diagnostics Gastroenterology Ophthalmology Cardiology & Cardiology related Diagnostics General Surgery Oral Maxillo Facial Surgery CT Scanning Gynaecology Orthopaedic Surgery Dermatology MRI Scanning Pain Management Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) Neurology & Neurology related Diagnostics Non- Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS)* Plastic Surgery Thoracic Ultrasound Diagnostics Urology Vascular Along with the above there may also be additional disciplines added

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144770
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-144770
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

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