Outsourcing Orthopaedic Procedures

Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are seeking to award an eight (8) month contract for the outsourcing of Orthopaedic Procedures. The direct award is being facilitated utilising the All Wales Framework Agreement for Outsourcing/Insourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services. CPV: 85121283.

Key facts

Reference

OCT672115

Procedure

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition

Contact

Lucy Hill

lucy.hill2@wales.nhs.uk

Value basis

the publisher's pre-award estimate, not a sum awarded

Category

Services

Awarded suppliers

• PRACTICE PLUS GROUP HOSPITALS LIMITED · UKL14, GB

Supplier location as published: Bristol, UKL14, BS167FN, GB

Ground given for limiting competition

The buyer’s own stated reason for awarding without open competition, as published. Their assertion, not a finding.

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive

An Expression of Interest exercise was undertaken to identify providers capable of delivering the required volume of hip and knee replacement procedures within the required timeframe. Practice Plus Group Emerson's Green was the only provider to express interest and confirm its ability to provide the necessary capacity.