GP Out of Hours Service Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

The Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is managing a procurement process for a GP Out of Hours Service, under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales), emphasising health services in regions UKL17 and UKL15. This process follows a Direct Award Procedure due to the existing provider's satisfactory performance. The procurement is classified under services, specifically within the healthcare sector, and commenced on 16th October 2025, with the end date set for 15th October 2026, plus an option to extend for another 12 months.

The contract was awarded to Principle Medical Group Ltd, and the procurement stage has reached the award and subsequent contract update as of January 2026. This contract presents business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale healthcare providers capable of delivering high-quality GP services outside normal working hours. Being a critical health service, businesses with expertise in healthcare staffing, emergency response, and logistical support for medical services would be well-poised to compete, especially if provisions for an alternative future tender or contract extension arise.

Such provision might include offering augmented services that align with clinical governance frameworks and demonstrate superior patient service and outcome metrics. The engagement under the PSR Wales regime hints at a streamlined opportunity for trusted existing service providers to maintain and expand their footprint in Wales's healthcare provisioning landscape.