Insourcing of First Outpatient Appointments and Minor Procedures to BCUHB

The procurement process for the "Insourcing of First Outpatient Appointments and Minor Procedures to Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)" has been managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. This contract falls under the health services industry category, specifically targeting facilities within North Wales under BCUHB. This process is part of the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) and is not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023.

It involved a framework agreement call off without competition. The contract was awarded on 25th November 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2026. The procurement is currently at the award stage following the initial intention to award notice in October 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large health service providers like ID Medical Group Limited, which has been awarded the contract. Businesses specialising in health service insourcing can benefit from this contract due to the high demand for outpatient services and minor procedures across multiple specialities such as dermatology, gynaecology, and gastroenterology. The contract's framework agreement method, without a prior competitive tender, suggests that existing providers with established relationships within BCUHB have the advantage given their familiarisation with local operations, facilitating efficient and effective service delivery.