Planned Care Outsourcing - Urology

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract titled "Planned Care Outsourcing - Urology" under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. The procurement process focused on services needed for urology procedures to reduce patient waiting lists within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The contract was awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement, following a competitive process, and will be active from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026.

The overall value of the contract is approximately £192,737.23 GBP. The supplier, ST JOSEPH'S INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL LIMITED, was selected based on their combined Technical, Commercial, and Social Value scores, obtained during a mini-competition under the framework. The procurement method was limited and did not require prior publication of a call for competition due to PSR Wales stipulations.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses operating in the healthcare services sector. Large healthcare providers, such as medical centres capable of handling urology procedures and motivated to expand their market footprint within the NHS framework, are well-suited to benefit from similar contracts. The framework's competitive selection process requires organisations to demonstrate a high level of service delivery and cost-effectiveness, thereby encouraging continuous improvement and innovation.

Businesses involved in providing technical health services, particularly those experienced with NHS contracts, can leverage this procurement to enhance their portfolio and establish stronger footholds in public sector healthcare provision.