Insourcing Outpatient Appointments

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has declared an intention to award a contract for the provision of insourcing outpatient appointments across various specialties within the Hywel Dda University Health Board. This falls under the industry category of health services and is facilitated through the Provider Selection Regime Wales Regulations 2025. The tender stage is at the award phase, with the notice marking the start of the standstill period as of 17th November 2025.

Interested parties must make representations by 26th November 2025. The procurement was undertaken using a limited procurement method under the NHS Wales framework agreement and holds an estimated value of GBP 375,000, with the contract period anticipated from December 2025 to 31st March 2026, located in Wales, specifically in the region of UKL14. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in insourcing solutions for outpatient care.

The contract aims to aid the Hywel Dda University Health Board in meeting Welsh Government targets regarding referral to treatment times and reducing waiting lists. Companies with robust technical capabilities, a focus on social value, and competitive pricing strategies would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement method allows businesses to engage in a mini competition exercise under the established framework, presenting a pathway to secure a lucrative contract and foster business growth in the health services domain.