Provision of Medical Care into His Majesty's Prison (HMP) Cardiff

Concepts

• cardiff
• health services
• hmp cardiff
• hmp
• general medical services
• medical care
• a category b prison
• his majesty’s prison cardiff
• care
• prison

Location

Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan: His Majesty's Prison Cardiff

Description

HMP Cardiff is a Category B Prison, holding male adult detainees (remand or those sentenced to less than 2 years), who are drawn predominantly from the surrounding court catchment area in South East Wales, but also from the Southwest of England. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) is responsible for holding the current contract for the provision of General Medical Services to His Majesty’s Prison Cardiff (HMP).

Total Quantity or Scope

The Provider will be required to deploy GPs to cover 15 clinical sessions per week (4 hours 10 minutes/session) into HMP Cardiff. These sessions will be required based on 2 sessions per day Monday – Friday each week between the core services hours of 0830 and 1700hrs, with an additional 5 sessions worked remotely for task management. The Provider will also be required to provide a hybrid GP session on a Saturday and Sunday each week between the hours of 1300hrs – 1500hrs. Additionally, the provider is required to provide a hybrid GP session during bank holidays. The Provider will be required to provide remote telephone support to Nursing Staff between the hours of 1700 and 1830hrs, Monday – Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). A Lead GP, agreed between the Provider and the UHB, undertakes the role of Clinical Director for HMP Cardiff for 3 sessions per week. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services

Legal Justification

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 22nd July 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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 22nd July 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. The award decision makers for this process is Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting the chosen provider and utilising the Most Suitable Provider Process were: the proximity to HMP Cardiff, existing infrastructure and staff, proven compliance with the service specification, capacity to undertake the full requirement, familiarity with the local health systems and the patient demographics. Additionally the Health Board aligns with the NHS goals for integrated care and it is perceived that utilising a local provider this will better support continuity of care for prisoners especially those transitioning in and out of the community. No providers were excluded from the procurement process; There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision; Information that has not been published and is withheld under regulation 23(1) due to commercial sensitivity Additional information: The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by E-mail: jane.boult@wales.nhs.uk. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. (WA Ref:153283)