Clinical Coders

Location

University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW

Description

CAVUHB requires accredited agency clinical coders to maintain coding completeness targets due to ongoing recruitment challenges and staffing shortages. This procurement will secure experienced coders from April 2026–March 2027 to ensure high‑volume, accurate clinical coding at UHW and UHL, supporting business continuity and statutory reporting needs while permanent recruitment continues.

Total Quantity or Scope

CAVUHB is establishing a framework for the provision of accredited agency clinical coders to ensure continuity of clinical coding services and support Welsh Government coding completeness targets. The framework will address ongoing staffing shortages, enabling the Health Board to access high‑quality, accurate coding support across its sites while permanent recruitment continues.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

A direct award is necessary due to the ongoing shortage of accredited clinical coders and the urgent need to maintain statutory coding completeness. The chosen framework supplier is the only provider able to supply suitably qualified coders at the required volume and speed, ensuring continuity of essential clinical coding services without further delay. This avoids operational risk, supports mandatory reporting, and represents the most efficient and compliant route available.

Other Information

(WA Ref:162596)