POW-DAP2-59496 - GP Medical Cover - Welshpool

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is at the Award stage of the procurement process for the "POW-DAP2-59496 - GP Medical Cover - Welshpool." This contract involves providing medical cover for inpatients with medical and frailty needs at community hospital beds in Welshpool. The procurement method is a limited procedure, specifically an award without prior publication, utilising Direct Award Option 2 under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025.

The procurement falls within the health industry category and was awarded on 2nd September 2025. The contract is valued at GBP 120,090 and involves the selected supplier, Caereinion Medical Practice, an SME based in Welshpool. This procurement provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in providing GP medical cover and support to local GP practices.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with robust capabilities in delivering quality healthcare services and a commitment to improving access and reducing health inequalities would find this tender a suitable avenue for expansion. The requirements include meeting basic selection criteria such as technical ability, financial standing, and demonstrating quality, collaboration, and social responsibility. Enterprises capable of fulfilling these criteria and contributing to sustainable healthcare solutions would find this procurement beneficial for business growth.