This notice relates to the intention to award a contract for the commissioning of ENT procedures by Cardiff University Health Board (CAVUHB) following a mini-competition under the Outsourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostics Services Framework Agreement (PRO-OJEULT-50776). The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 competitive process was followed to call off services under the framework agreement. NWSSP Procurement Services, on behalf of CAVUHB, undertook the procurement process. The proposed outsourcing volume is 210 cases. Please note that this is an indicative volume based on current and historical trends and is not guaranteed. Publication of this Intention to Award Notice commences the standstill period in accordance with the applicable regulations. No contract will be entered into before the end of the standstill period.

This notice constitutes an Award Notice and confirms the commissioner’s has award a contract following the application of a mini-competition under the Outsourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostics Services Framework Agreement under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations. The framework provides a compliant route for Health Boards to procure additional clinical capacity to support planned care recovery and reduce waiting times. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB), Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) and Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) have developed an outsourcing plan to eliminate waits over 104 weeks for Orthopaedic surgery procedures such as, Hip and Knee Primary Arthroplasty, Spines and Soft Tissue Operations. May include some Hand, Shoulder, Foot and Ankle surgery to include assessment, treatment and follow up for patients. The contracts entered will cover the full range of services including pre-operative assessments, diagnostics and tests (where required), surgical procedures and follow up care. Lot 1 - CAVUHB & CTMUHB and Lot 2 - SBUHB services are to be provided from 1st November 2026 to 31st March 2027. The contract structure is one that will allow CAVUHB, CTMUHB and SBUHB to send eligible patients to the providers subject to sufficient capacity and/or expertise to deliver the outsourcing programme by 31 March 2027. Lot 1 contract is awarded to Nuffield Health, St Joseph Hospital Ltd and Practice Plus Group Hospitals. Lot 2 contract is awarded to Nuffield Health, Circle Health Group Limited and Sancta Maria Hospital.

Lot 1: Southeast Health Boards: Orthopaedic treatment packages

This notice constitutes an Intention to Award Notice and confirms the commissioner’s intention to award a contract following the application of a mini-competition under the Outsourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostics Services Framework Agreement under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations for Lot 1: Southeast Health Boards (CAVUHB & CTMUHB): Orthopaedic treatment packages for predominantly Hip and Knee Primary Arthroplasty, Spines and Soft Tissue Operations. May include some Hand, Shoulder, Foot and Ankle surgery. The framework provides a compliant route for Health Boards to procure additional clinical capacity to support planned care recovery and reduce waiting times. CAVUHB and CTMUHB have developed an outsourcing plan to eliminate waits over 104 weeks for orthopaedic surgery procedures such as, Hip and Knee Primary Arthroplasty, Spines and Soft Tissue Operations. May include some Hand, Shoulder, Foot and Ankle surgery. The contracts entered will cover the full range of services including pre-operative assessments, diagnostics and tests (where required), surgical procedures and follow up care. Publication of this Intention to Award Notice commences the standstill period in accordance with the applicable regulations. No contract will be entered into before the end of the standstill period. The services are intended to be provided from 1st November 2026 to 31st March 2027.

Lot 2: Swansea Bay University Health Board: Orthopaedic treatment packages

This notice constitutes an Intention to Award Notice and confirms the commissioner’s intention to award a contract following the application of a mini-competition under the Outsourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostics Services Framework Agreement under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations for Lot 2: Swansea Bay University Health Board: Orthopaedic treatment packages for predominantly Shoulder surgery, however, may include some Hip and Knee Primary Arthroplasty , Spines, Soft Tissue Operations, Hand, Foot and Ankle surgery. The framework provides a compliant route for Health Boards to procure additional clinical capacity to support planned care recovery and reduce waiting times. SBUHB have developed an outsourcing plan to eliminate waits over 104 weeks for orthopaedic surgery procedures such as, Hip and Knee Primary Arthroplasty, Spines and Soft Tissue Operations. May include some Hand, Shoulder, Foot and Ankle surgery. The contracts entered will cover the full range of services including pre-operative assessments, diagnostics and tests (where required), surgical procedures and follow up care. Publication of this Intention to Award Notice commences the standstill period in accordance with the applicable regulations. No contract will be entered into before the end of the standstill period. The services are intended to be provided from 1st November 2026 to 31st March 2027.