GP In & Out of Hours Primary Care Parc Prison

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of primary healthcare services for the patients of His Majesty's Prison (HMP) & Young Offenders Institution (YOI) Parc, located in Wales. The tender, titled "GP In & Out of Hours Primary Care Parc Prison," falls under the industry category of general-practitioner services (CPV: 85121100). The procurement process is open and will be conducted electronically via the Bravo eTender Wales portal.

The total contract value is approximately £2,151,000 with the opportunity to bid for one or both of the two lots available: Lot 1 (GP In Hours Service) and Lot 2 (GP Out of Hours Service). The contract period is set to commence on 1 July 2025 and end on 30 June 2026, with options for extension up to an additional two years in 12-month intervals. Proposals must be submitted by 21 March 2025, at 12:00 PM, with bids being opened on the same day.

This tender represents significant business development potential, especially for healthcare providers experienced in general-practitioner services and accustomed to working in correctional facility settings. The requirement to deliver both in-hours and out-of-hours GP services, including medical advice, treatment, and medication prescribing, presents an opportunity for robust business growth. Companies with a background in providing healthcare services to challenging environments, such as prisons and young offenders institutions, and those capable of maintaining high standards of care akin to community services are well-suited to compete.

The procurement process encourages quality-focused bids, with an 80% emphasis on quality and 20% on price, thereby rewarding thorough and high-quality proposals.