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PlanningGeneral-practitioner servicesCPV: 85121100

Provision of Medical Care into His Majesty's Prison (HMP) Cardiff

Rhondda Cynon Taf
Published 26 Jun, 2025
Contract Value
Not specified
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the planning stage for the procurement of medical care services for His Majesty's Prison Cardiff. Located in Cardiff, this contract falls under the 'Health' industry category, with the main procurement category being services. Prospective providers should be prepared to deliver General Practitioner (GP) services, including clinical sessions during weekdays and additional remote support sessions.

The anticipated date for future notice publication is 2nd July 2025. This procurement is governed by the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 and utilises the Most Suitable Provider Process, exempting it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023. This tender represents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers, particularly those with experience in delivering medical services within secure environments, such as prisons.

Businesses specialising in healthcare staffing, particularly with robust capabilities in telehealth and flexible GP deployment, will be well-suited for this contract. The successful bidder will not only provide direct care through clinic sessions but also support the strategic management and clinical direction of services at HMP Cardiff. This tender offers the potential for business growth through extended service provision and establishing a sustainable partnership with the NHS Trust.

Notice Description

Medical Care into His Majesty's Prison (HMP) Cardiff

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Planned

The Provider will be required to deploy GPs to cover 15 clinical sessions per week (4 hours 10 minutes/session) into HMP Cardiff. These sessions will be required based on 2 sessions per day Monday - Friday each week between the core services hours of 0830 and 1700hrs, with an additional 5 sessions worked remotely for task management. It should be noted that HMP shuts down between the hours of 1230-1330hrs and also Friday afternoons therefore, clinic activity must be arranged around these times. The Provider will also be required to provide a hybrid GP session on a Saturday and Sunday each week between the hours of 1300hrs - 1500hrs. Additionally, the provider is required to provide a hybrid GP session during bank holidays, which is already accounted for within the 15 clinical sessions week. The Provider will be required to provide remote telephone support to Nursing Staff between the hours of 1700 and 1830hrs, Monday - Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). A Lead GP, agreed between the Provider and the UHB, undertakes the role of Clinical Director for HMP Cardiff for 3 sessions per week. The purpose of this role is to provide overarching clinical leadership and direction to the Service working alongside the Senior Management Team. The duties of the Clinical Director role include attendance at meetings, both internal and external to HMP Cardiff and preparation/attendance for any coroner related matters. The Clinical Director will also actively engage and participate in the performance management and operational matters of HMP, including contract monitoring

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-152677
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Planning

Contract Values

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Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Contract duration information not available.

Key Dates

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Notice Status

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Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

NWS
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Services
Contact Name
Jane Boult
CARDIFF
CF15 7QZ
Wales
Wales
TLL5 South East Wales

Awarded Supplier

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Number of Suppliers
0
Awards Value
Not specified

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