--- title: "P0309 - HDD-MIN-59020 Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Services" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-152520" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-152520" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152520.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152520.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2025-06-27" --- # P0309 - HDD-MIN-59020 Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Services Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-152520 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-152520) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152520.json) ## Summary The public procurement process conducted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services has concluded with the awarding of a contract for the outsourcing of ophthalmology services, specifically cataract procedures. This initiative, titled "P0309 – HDD-MIN-59020 Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Services," aims to meet Welsh Government targets for referral to treatment times and reduce waiting lists. The procurement falls under the services category, with a primary focus on ophthalmologist services. The sourcing was done through a mini competition leveraging the NHS Wales Framework Agreement for Outsourcing/Insourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services. Awarded on 27th June 2025, the contract valued at £2,447,530, was signed with Spamedica Ltd on 5th June 2025. The procurement process was competitive, with five bids submitted, and the location of service delivery is centred around Carmarthen. The tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth in the healthcare services sector. It is ideally suited for businesses specializing in ophthalmology, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive care packages from pre-assessment to follow-up. The demand for localised service delivery suggests that businesses with operational capabilities in or near the Carmarthenshire area could benefit from logistical advantages. Additionally, the use of a framework agreement indicates potential future opportunities for businesses that qualify under the NHS framework, thus incentivising organisations to seek inclusion in such procurement frameworks. This contract highlights the growing trend towards outsourcing medical services to reduce patient wait times and improve access to healthcare, signalling potential market expansion for relevant service providers. ## Notice Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) have awarded a contract to deliver an Outsourced Ophthalmology solution for cataracts procedures. The Health Board have been allocated funds this year to deliver the upon Welsh Government (WG) targets with regards to referral to treatment times (RTT) and reducing waiting list initiatives (WLI). A prime concern for the Health Board is to treat patients as close to home as possible and therefore deliver outsourcing solutions as close to the Health Board's boundaries as possible. Also, experience of assessing patient willingness to travel has strongly indicated that closer locations will likely have a higher uptake.The Health Board require an outsourced package for an estimated volume of up to 2,300 cases for ophthalmic cataracts procedures. Full packages of care are expected to be delivered, to include Pre-Assessment, treatment, and follow-up, as necessary.The contract was initiated utilising NHS Wales's Framework Agreement for Outsourcing/Insourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services (OJEU ref PRO-OJEULT-50776) under Lot 1a Outsourcing via a mini competition. The framework includes twelve (12) potential providers who had achieved inclusion onto the framework following a compliant qualification process for outsourcing of ophthalmology specialities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152520 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,447,530 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | Locality | CARMARTHEN | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA31 3BB | | 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 West | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SPAMEDICA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services ## Release History - 27 Jun 2025 at 16:07 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152520 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - http://www.spamedica.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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