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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Insourcing / Outsourcing Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-150598"
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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: "2025-05-16"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Insourcing / Outsourcing Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-150598

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has successfully completed a contracting process for a framework agreement involving insourcing and outsourcing of clinical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures. This framework, effective from 1 April 2023 until 31 March 2027 with an extension option, encompasses multiple health boards across Wales, including locations such as Cardiff and Vale, Pontypool, and St Asaph. The procurement method was an open procedure, focusing on various disciplines in the health category. The latest award stage took place on 16 May 2025, following a series of comprehensive bidding processes for different lots, addressing various medical services and associated facilities.

This framework presents significant opportunities for SMEs and other businesses focusing on healthcare outsourcing and insourcing services. Key opportunities include providing specialised medical equipment, consumables, clinical staff, and other related services, making it ideal for companies specialising in healthcare logistics, equipment provision, and medical staffing. With a total initial contract value estimated at £100 million, businesses can leverage this framework to expand their operations across various medical disciplines like neurology, cardiology, and general surgery. SMEs such as SAH Diagnostics Ltd, CARDIOSCAN LTD, and Concept Care Solutions are among those who have successfully secured contracts, showcasing the ample possibilities for business growth within the UK's healthcare sector.

## Notice

NWSSPP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales, have refreshed an established a framework agreement for the provision of Insourcing / Outsourcing Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures. The tender is 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 covers 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 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 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 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=150598 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 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 | £200,000,000 |

## Status

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

## 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; HTTPS://WWW.SELL2WALES.GOV.WALES/SEARCH/SEARCH_MAINPAGE.ASPX; HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOAR; SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOAR; VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST; WELSH HEALTH SPECIALISED SERVICES COMMITTEE (WHSSC) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AM DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING; CARDIOSCAN; CONCEPT CARE SOLUTIONS; MEDICARE INSOURCING SERVICES; PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS; SAH DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111100 - Surgical hospital services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150598

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY512375
  Framework Agreement for the Provision of Insourcing / Outsourcing Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures - NWSSPP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales, have refreshed an established a framework agreement for the provision of Insourcing / Outsourcing Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures. The tender is 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 covers 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/
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-150598
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_MainPage.aspx

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