POW-DAP2-59496 - GP Medical Cover - Welshpool

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is the buying organisation for a procurement process titled "POW-DAP2-59496 - GP Medical Cover - Welshpool". This process falls under the services industry category, specifically general-practitioner services, and is located in Welshpool, UK. It is at the award stage, with a contract value of £120,090, intended to provide GP medical cover for local community hospital inpatients.

Notably, this procurement does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 but is regulated under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. The notice signifies the start of the standstill period before the formal contract award, ending at 11:59 pm on 11th September 2025. The procurement used a limited method, classified as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This opportunity is targeted at businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing general medical and frailty support. With a focus on quality, value, collaboration, service sustainability, and social responsibility, businesses that excel in these areas may find this an attractive opportunity for growth. SMEs like the awarded Caereinion Medical Practice, which fits this profile, would find themselves well-suited to compete, as their bid met all the selection and key criteria outlined by the NHS Wales.

This contract allows for substantial involvement in the healthcare sector and could facilitate expansion by engaging actively in public health initiatives within Wales.