Insourcing of Endoscopy Procedures

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is spearheading the "Insourcing of Endoscopy Procedures" project. This procurement falls under the services category and is specifically aimed at addressing the backlog of endoscopy procedures within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board region (UKL22). The procurement process is currently at the "Award Update" stage, with the contract being awarded as of 17th November 2025.

The contract, valued at £1,235,000, will run until 31st March 2026, under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. The opportunity was secured through a framework agreement with competition, adhering to PSR Wales, and is outside the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 remit. The awarded suppliers are ID Medical Group Limited.

This tender is a prime opportunity for businesses in the medical services sector, particularly those specialising in endoscopy and clinical diagnostics. With a substantial contract value, the project presents potential growth for large-scale providers capable of efficiently managing insourcing processes to reduce patient waiting times. Given the completion of a competitive mini-tender under a framework agreement, businesses that have established themselves in the NHS Wales framework or those possessing robust technical and commercial capabilities in healthcare delivery will find this conducive to their strategic growth plans.

The contract emphasizes social value and financial efficiency, making it suitable for providers who can demonstrate superior service delivery and cost-effectiveness.