Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
UK
Contact person: Deborah Evans
Telephone: +44 2921501500
E-mail: deborah.evans6@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supplier Engagement Event for Out of Hours General Medical Services for Powys Teaching Health Board
Reference number: POW-CP-64332
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85120000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Powys Teaching Health Board intends to undertake a competitive procurement process in early 2027 for the delivery of Out of Hours General Medical Services and medical cover for community hospitals across Powys. The procurement will provide interested suppliers with the opportunity to bid for the provision of these services under a new contractual arrangement, with commencement target date of 1st October 2027.
The Health Board is seeking a provider capable of delivering safe, high quality, sustainable and patient-centred services that meet the needs of the Powys population and support wider urgent and unscheduled care pathways. The procurement process will offer a transparent and equitable opportunity for suitably qualified providers to participate. Further information, including the service specification, procurement timetable and tender requirements, will be issued as part of the formal procurement process, and a Supplier Engagement Event will be held via Teams on 20th October 2026.
Interested parties should contact the co-ordinator of the event Monika.Rusiecka2@wales.nhs.uk
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85121000
85121200
85120000
85141000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Powys Teaching Health Board intends to undertake a competitive procurement process in early 2027 for the delivery of Out of Hours General Medical Services and medical cover for community hospitals across Powys. The procurement will provide interested suppliers with the opportunity to bid for the provision of these services under a new contractual arrangement, with commencement target date of 1st October 2027.
The Health Board is seeking a provider capable of delivering safe, high quality, sustainable and patient-centred services that meet the needs of the Powys population and support wider urgent and unscheduled care pathways. The procurement process will offer a transparent and equitable opportunity for suitably qualified providers to participate. Further information, including the service specification, procurement timetable and tender requirements, will be issued as part of the formal procurement process, and a Supplier Engagement Event will be held via Teams on 20th October 2026.
Interested parties should contact the coordinator of the event Monika.Rusiecka2@wales.nhs.uk
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
11/01/2027
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:170970)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/09/2026