--- title: "BCU-DCO-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-154114" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154114" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154114.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154114.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-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-154114 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154114) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154114.json) ## Summary NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has successfully completed the award phase for a contract titled "BCU-DCO-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)". The process involved the outsourcing of ENT services to support the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board's Elective Recovery Plan. The procurement is classified under the health category and was executed as a limited procedure, following the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. The award was made through a direct award via framework, covering the geographical regions UKL11, UKL12, UKL13, and UKL23. Contracts were signed on the 23rd of May 2025, to remain active until the 22nd of May 2026, with an option to extend for an additional year. This award presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale healthcare service providers like Spire Healthcare and NUFFIELD HEALTH, who were successful suppliers. The procurement, focused on clinical outsourcing, reveals significant investment, with contracts valued at £8,466,250 and £242,220 respectively. Companies with robust infrastructure in healthcare services, especially those capable of fulfilling outsourcing requirements quickly and efficiently across multiple locations, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. This contract is a testament to the avenues available for businesses looking to expand their reach within public health service frameworks in Wales. ## Notice Outsourcing providers to assess potential capacity for delivering Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) services for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to support its Elective Recovery Plan. ### Lot Information BCU-DCO-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 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 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) within 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-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 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 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) within 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=154114 | | 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 | £8,708,470 | ## 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 - 85121240 - ENT or audiologist 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=154114 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540858 BCU-DCO-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) - Outsourcing providers to assess potential capacity for delivering Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) services for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to support its Elective Recovery Plan. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-154114 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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