Outsourcing of Orthopaedic Surgical Procedures

The procurement process for "Outsourcing of Orthopaedic Surgical Procedures" has been initiated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, under the auspices of the Velindre University NHS Trust in Cardiff. This process is categorized under services, specifically targeting the 'Miscellaneous health services' industry, and is currently at the award stage. The procurement was conducted via a Framework Agreement for Outsourcing/Insourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services, resulting in a direct award to Practice Plus Group.

The contract, valued at GBP 1,275,000, was signed on 1st May 2025 as part of the elective recovery programme for 2025/26 in NHS Wales. The contracting process took place in Cardiff and surrounding areas with the Cwm Taf Morgannwg area health board as a notable contributor. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and medical outsourcing sectors, especially those specializing in surgical procedures and elective recovery services.

Companies with expertise in healthcare service delivery, particularly in orthopaedic surgery, will find this direct award valuable for strategic growth, as it reflects a need for external expertise in the current healthcare infrastructure. The procurement process followed a direct award method within an established framework, suggesting that businesses with pre-existing framework agreements might benefit and future engagement could be facilitated through similar pre-established agreements. Such arrangements provide a stable platform for business expansion within the public sector.