April 2026 Refresh of Framework Agreement for Outsourcing / Insourcing

Location

Cardiff

Description

NWSSP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales are seeking to run their annual refresh under the established framework agreement for the provision of Insourcing / Outsourcing Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostics Procedures. The framework is split into the following lots; Lot 1 - Outsourcing Lot 2a - Insourcing with equipment/infrastructure Lot 2b - Insourcing without equipment and infrastructure Lot 3 - Facility including all equipment and consumables (Lot 3) and Lot 3+ - All services covered under Lot 3 plus clinical staff, admin staff, high-cost consumables, and specialist equipment to be determined (priced) at call off stage The Framework covers the following categories; Breast Endoscopy (including Cystoscopy) Neuroscience Cardiac & Cardiac related Diagnostics Gastroenterology Ophthalmology Cardiology & Cardiology related Diagnostics General Surgery Oral Maxillo Facial Surgery CT Scanning Gynaecology Orthopaedic Surgery Dermatology MRI Scanning Pain Management Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) Neurology & Neurology related Diagnostics Non- Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS)* Plastic Surgery Thoracic Ultrasound Diagnostics Urology Vascular

Lot Division

Renewal Options

The established framework has four yearly extension options available which is in addition to the current framework period up to the 31st March 2027 as outlined in the 18 months stated above.

CPV Codes

• 85111100 - Surgical hospital services

Indicators

• Bids should cover one or more lots.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

This notice is to signal the re-opening the established framework for its annual refresh period. New Providers interested in bidding can submit a tender response via the Bravo Solutions portal as per the link address stated in the notice. The Framework will undertake annual refreshes to allow (i) new entrants to the market (prospective Bidders) to seek appointment onto the Framework, (ii) existing Framework Providers to seek appointment onto the Framework in relation to alternative or additional Framework Lot(s), an alternative or additional Provider Site(s) and an alternative or additional Discipline, to those for which they were originally appointed onto the Framework and / or (iii) existing Framework Providers can apply to adjust their Framework pricing and / or update their Social Value response in an opportunity to increase their weighting in this area. Please see below for refresh dates - ITT 98956 Full bid by 3rd November 2025 / appointment to framework 1st April 2026 *In the event the Framework Agreement is extended. Full bid by November 2026* / appointment to framework 1st April 2027* Full bid by November 2027* / appointment to framework 1st April 2028* Full bid by November 2028* / appointment to framework 1st April 2029* Full bid by November 2029* / appointment to framework 1st April 2030* Please note that the dates above are estimated dates and firm dates will be advised at the point of each refresh. This is a non-committal Framework for a total period of four (4) years with an option to extend for up to a further four years. The framework is currently in year three of the four year primary period. The usage is undefined, and this is applicable across all lots. The total contract value for the initial contract terms is estimated to be GBP100 million. The total contract value including the extension option is estimated to be GBP200 million. This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) Contract Notice. The awarding of any contract under the established Framework Agreement is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. Bidders should refer to the tender documents for full evaluation criteria, however, the key criteria under PSR will be assessed as follows; a) Quality - Service Levels, Clinical Performance/Regulatory and Protocols criteria b) Value - ranking by price c) Collaboration and service sustainability - Facilities including geographical location and Resources available including staff, qualifications, critical care facilities, specialised staff / skill mix d) Improving access and reducing health inequalities - PROM completion and outcomes sharing, Protocols in relation to patient access criteria suitable for treatment in the delivery of Services element, available capacity/beds and clinical performance/regulatory criteria relating to delivery of service e) Social Responsibility - Under the terms of this framework, the successful supplier(s) are to ensure this procurement captures the requirements relating to Social Value, bidders will be required to submit responses in relation to the following areas; i) Well-Being of Future Generations Act ii) Foundational Economy iii) Carbon Footprint NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155945 (WA Ref:155945) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.