Insourcing of Vascular, Obstetric and Non-obstetric Ultrasound Services
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The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is spearheading a public procurement process to insource Vascular, Obstetric, and Non-obstetric Ultrasound Services for Swansea Bay University Health Board. This contract aims to achieve Ministerial Targets by reducing waiting list initiatives and addressing resource challenges within the Radiology sector. Services will be delivered at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, within the Health industry category.
The procurement stage currently at 'Award' highlights a direct contract award without prior competition due to extreme urgency. Health Now Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at £131,220, with the process managed as a 'limited' procurement procedure, ensuring service commencement in July 2025. This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in medical insourcing services, particularly those with expertise in radiology and sonography.
Given the urgency to address waiting list challenges, companies with established infrastructure and capability for swift deployment of services in healthcare settings may find this contract advantageous for market expansion. Large-scale enterprises, like Health Now Limited, that possess the capacity to meet rigorous demands and qualifications specific to the Welsh medical context, are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement processes. Opportunities for growth may arise through expanding service offerings or establishing strong partnerships with NHS bodies.
Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) requires an insourced provision within the speciality of Radiology (Vascular Tech, Obstetric and Non-obstetric ultrasound). The aim of this contract focuses upon ensuring SBUHB achieve Ministerial Targets to support reduction in waiting list initiatives (WLI). Associated with long waiting patients.
Vascular Lab services have resource implications which are detrimentally impacting on service provision; recruitment is ongoing. Medacs, SBU's managed service provider for agency Doctors have been unable to supply any sonographers with the required DQAS qualification which is required to work in Wales for obstetric examinations.
Value GBP 131,220 (Zero Vat) Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) requires an insourced provision within the speciality of Radiology (Vascular Tech, Obstetric and Non-obstetric ultrasound). The aim of this contract focuses upon ensuring SBUHB achieve Ministerial Targets to support reduction in waiting list initiatives (WLI). Associated with long waiting patients. Vascular Lab services have resource implications which are detrimentally impacting on service provision. Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) will enter into a contract with Health Now via direct award under the Countess of Chester On-site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions Framework,Ref - F/044/OSMCS/21/IB. Medacs, SBU's managed service provider for agency Doctors have been unable to supply any sonographers with the required DQAS qualification which is required to work in Wales for obstetric examinations. Expected service start date will be immediately in July 2025.
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