Insourcing of Obstetric & Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Examinations

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is leading a public procurement process for insourcing obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound examinations. This contract falls under the services category (CPV code 85100000) and is situated in the region UKL14, covering Wales. The procurement is in the award stage following a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Wales, with legal compliance to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025.

The contract was signed on 10th October 2025 and is set to commence on 1st December 2025 for an initial term of four months, with the possibility of extension to March 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £360,898.10, is assigned to Globe Locums Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. This procurement tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and healthcare services, particularly in providing diagnostic ultrasound examinations.

Suppliers with the capacity to meet healthcare quality and technical standards, alongside delivering swift and efficient service adaptations, will find this arrangement beneficial for growth. Moreover, the direct award approach favours those businesses that can effectively demonstrate prior expertise and strong performance metrics in similar healthcare provision settings. Potential competitors are encouraged to consider expanding their service offerings and preparing robust submissions to match the calibre of performance expected by NHS Wales.