--- title: "BCU-DCO-59219 - Outsourcing - General Surgery" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-154111" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154111" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154111.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154111.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2025-09-02" --- # BCU-DCO-59219 - Outsourcing - General Surgery Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-154111 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154111) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154111.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contract titled "BCU-DCO-59219 - Outsourcing - General Surgery" was conducted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, based in Cardiff, UK. Categorised under the health industry, this contract involves the outsourcing of general surgery services within specific regions of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board's geographical footprint. The procurement utilised a limited method, as a direct award without a prior call for competition, in accordance with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. The contract, with a signed date of 23rd May 2025, is active and extends from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2026, with an option for a one-year extension. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities through the provision of general surgery services via outsourcing. Large-scale healthcare suppliers, such as Spire Healthcare and Nuffield Health, who were successful in securing contracts under this tender, would be well aligned to benefit from this opportunity. The contract, having a significant financial value exceeding £6 million for each award, is suited for established organisations capable of delivering extensive healthcare services, especially those seeking entry or expansion in the healthcare market within Wales. ## Notice Outsourcing providers to assess potential capacity for delivering General Surgery services for the Health Board. ### Lot Information BCU-DCO-59219 - Outsourcing - General Surgery NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Framework Agreement for Outsourcing / Insourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services Reference Number: PRO-OJEULT-50776 utilising the direct award option for Lot 1 - Outsourcing. The Direct Award was undertaken to establish a contract to cover Outsourcing requirements relating to General Surgery with the Geographical footprint of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board between 23rd May 2025 and end 22nd May 2026, with the option to extend from 23rd May 2026 to the 22nd May 2027. Joint Award BCU-DCO-59219 - Outsourcing - General Surgery NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Framework Agreement for Outsourcing / Insourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services Reference Number: PRO-OJEULT-50776 utilising the direct award option for Lot 1 - Outsourcing. The Direct Award was undertaken to establish a contract to cover Outsourcing requirements relating to General Surgery with the Geographical footprint of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board between 23rd May 2025 and end 22nd May 2026, with the option to extend from 23rd May 2026 to the 22nd May 2027. Joint Award ### Procurement Information Direct Award via Framework - Notice published in line with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154111 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 May 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 | £12,915,855 | ## 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) | | 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 | TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | NUFFIELD HEALTH; SPIRE HEALTHCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111100 - Surgical hospital services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154111 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540847 BCU-DCO-59219 - Outsourcing - General Surgery - Outsourcing providers to assess potential capacity for delivering General Surgery services for the Health Board. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-154111 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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