Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Services
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The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a procurement process titled "Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Services". This contract addresses the outsourcing of ophthalmic surgical procedures, including cataracts, to meet reduction targets in waiting lists as set by ministerial mandates. The awarded supplier, SpaMedica Ltd, will operate at their Swansea facility to deliver these services.
The procurement process was a limited award procedure without prior competition, motivated by extreme urgency, ensuring immediate service commencement in May 2025. This initiative focuses on providing healthcare services within a reasonable distance from patients' residences, specifically in Swansea, under the health industry category. The contract, valued at £246,245, was signed on 1st May 2025.
This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses experienced in healthcare delivery, particularly in surgical and diagnostic services. It highlights potential growth avenues for large-scale service providers like SpaMedica Ltd, which can leverage their existing facilities and expertise in ophthalmology to support a crucial public health need. Companies with the ability to rapidly mobilise and deliver specialised healthcare services are well-suited to compete in similar procurements.
This contract underscores the importance of operational agility and the capability to meet urgent service demands, vital qualities for businesses aiming to expand within the healthcare sector.
Outsourcing of Ophthalmic surgical procedures (Cataracts), Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) requires an outsourced provision for Ophthalmic surgical procedures (Cataracts) including outpatient, diagnostic and follow up activity. 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.
Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) will enter into a contract with SpaMedica via direct award under the Framework (Framework Agreement Ref: ITT_96139 - ITT_98956 / PRO-OJEULT-50776) Agreement for Outsourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services One of the primary objectives of the commissioning Health Board (SBUHB) is to provide patient care as near to the patient's residence as possible. A radius of approximately 10 miles from the Health Board border is considered a maximum reasonable range for the provider facility. The key objectives of the service are: - To ensure the provision of safe and effective cataract service provision to NHS patients - To free up outpatient and primary eye care capacity for patients at higher risk of sight loss. - SpaMedica are a familiar provider that can support the delivery of additional Cataracts activity, ensuring patients are seen within appropriate wait times. Without access to an outsourced solution, Swansea Bay University Health Board are currently at risk of under delivery of activity, which will have a significant impact to patient's health Expected service start date will be immediately in May 2025.
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