BCU-FCONC-61562 - Insourcing the Delivery of Cardiac Physiology Diagnostic Services

Location

Cardiff

Description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is inviting proposals from interested Providers to support the delivery of echocardiography diagnostic services from the BCUHB hospital sites at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Bodelwyddan.

Total Quantity or Scope

BCUHB currently has three cardiac physiology departments across North Wales that provide various cardiac diagnostics which includes basic heart monitoring to implants. The service runs Monday to Friday with some weekend work. However, due to capacity and demand mismatch, long-term sickness and vacancies, there is insufficient capacity to meet the required 8-week diagnostic waiting time target. Current waiting times are excessive, and consequently, additional service capacity is required for a limited time to help reduce waiting times and support service delivery of the service. This document sets out the specific requirements of the Health Board in terms of the services required and the associated terms and conditions that will underpin any agreement entered into. BCUHB require provision for performing and reporting echocardiography diagnostics. All clinicians are required to be suitably qualified with appropriate experience and accreditation to carry out the procedures listed. Services must comply with the standards and recommendations issued by the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE).

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85121000 - Medical practice services
• 85150000 - Medical imaging services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are looking to utilise a direct award via Shared Business Services (SBS) – Insourcing of Clinical Services – SBS102023. - Notice published in line with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 (PSR Wales) intention to award notice.

Other Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 11:59pm Wednesday 7th January 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. -The successful provider detailed within this notice was assessed against both Basic Selection Criteria & Key Criteria as outlined below. Basic Selection Criteria -Activity -Financial standing -Technical ability Key Criteria -Quality (40%) -Value (25%) -Collaboration and Service Sustainability (10%) -Improving access and reducing health inequalities (10%) -Social responsibility (15%) -No conflicts of interest were declared or identified as part of the conflicts assessment process. (WA Ref:159706)