BCU-DCO-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

The procurement process titled "BCU-DCO-59132 - Outsourcing - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)" was initiated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. Focusing on the healthcare sector and specifically targeting ENT or audiologist services, this contract supports the Elective Recovery Plan for the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The procurement was carried out through a limited procedure without prior call for competition, classified under services.

It covered the geographical regions UKL11, UKL12, UKL13, and UKL23, operating between 23rd May 2025 and 22nd May 2026, with a potential extension to 22nd May 2027. The procurement stage is complete, with contracts awarded to suppliers Spire Healthcare and NUFFIELD HEALTH on 23rd May 2025, amounting to £8,466,250 and £242,220 respectively. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) treatment and audiology.

Large healthcare providers with the capacity to deliver outsourced clinical, surgical, and diagnostic services can benefit from participating. Businesses capable of operating within the specified geographical regions of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board have a competitive advantage. As the project was procured through a direct award under the framework agreement, companies already within these frameworks or looking to join can leverage this to gain continued or new involvement in the region's healthcare delivery plans.

The focus on price as the award criterion underscores the importance of cost-efficiency alongside service quality.