General Medical Services Out of Hours Services for Powys Teaching Health Board

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, recently completed the procurement process for the "General Medical Services Out of Hours Services for Powys Teaching Health Board". This contract, classified under CPV code 85120000 (Medical practice and related services), encompasses out-of-hours general medical services and medical cover at the Powys Teaching Health Board's community hospitals. The services will be delivered across various locations including Welshpool, Llandrindod Wells, Brecon, and Newtown.

The contract was signed on 19 March 2025, with Shropshire Doctors Cooperative Ltd as the awarded supplier. This procurement followed a limited method due to technical reasons, thereby avoiding prior publication of a call for competition, and was conducted under the "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition" category. This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in medical and healthcare services.

Businesses in the healthcare sector can leverage this contract to establish stronger ties with the NHS and expand their operational footprint within Powys. The focus on quality in the award criteria (70% quality and 30% price) indicates a preference for providers with proven expertise in medical services, ensuring high standards of patient care. Companies that can provide exceptional out-of-hours healthcare services with a keen emphasis on quality will find this an advantageous contract to pursue for business growth.