INTERMEDIARY ORAL MEDICINE SERVICES

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, located in Baglan, is in the award stage of a procurement process for "Intermediary Oral Medicine Services" under CPV code 85130000. This contract covers services in the Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) Footprint Area, classified within the "services" category. The procurement was executed through a Direct Award Process, governed by PSR Wales, with the award having been finalised on 1st April 2025.

The contract provides for 696 patient appointments per year, taking effect from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, for a duration of 360 days. Notably, organisations involved include Parkway Clinic Limited and Cambria Dental Practice, both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Swansea, participating as suppliers. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs in the healthcare sector that specialise in medical services, particularly those capable of delivering oral medicine services in a primary care setting.

Given the scope within the Swansea Bay region, it is particularly appealing to local businesses with expertise in dental and oral health services. This process, devoid of a public competition phase, favours suppliers with established reputations and service delivery capabilities, as evidenced by the direct award to existing service providers. By tapping into this contract, dental and medical service providers can potentially expand their service footprint, reinforcing their presence in the healthcare market in Wales.