GP Out of Hours Service Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Concepts

• general practitioner
• abercynon
• health services
• good quality health services
• service delivery
• hours service
• good quality services
• cwm taf morgannwg university health board
• hours service cwm taf morgannwg university health board
• cwm taf morgannwg

Location

Abercynon

Description

This notice is an intention to Award the proposed service will provide GP out of hours service within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Direct Award Process 2 has been considered the most appropriate procurement process for the purposes of this requirement. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided: 16th October 2025 to 15th October 2026 with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Information regarding the estimated lifetime value of the contract and the existing contract has not been published and is withheld under regulation 23(1) due to commercial sensitivity

Total Quantity or Scope

The proposed service will provide GP out of hours service within Cwm Taf Morgannwg to cover the shortfall of GP’s able to carry out the service. Direct Award Process 2 has been considered the most appropriate procurement process for the purposes of this requirement as the term of an existing contract is due to expire, and the commissioner has proposed a new contract to replace that existing contract at the end of its term; the proposed contracting arrangements are not a considerable change; and the commissioner is of the view that the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely be able to satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided: 16th October 2025 to 15th October 2026. 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. This provider has been selected for award of the contract for the service as they satisfactorily meet the basic selection criteria and the key selection criteria that has been identified as part of this Direct Award 2 process. The award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting the chosen provider: the basic criteria was implemented as pass/fail, these criteria were; Ability to provide required activity levels, necessary insurances and Technical and Professional ability. The activity level criteria was assessed by reviewing the providers current activity levels and the staffing model that will be in place for the new agreement. The providers future capability to perform this contract has been measured against the basic selection criteria with a pass/fail metric applied. The provider has been deemed as having the necessary: Ability to provide required activity levels Clinical governance framework Professional competency and Registration The technical and professional ability was assessed using the providers registration with the Health Boards performers list. The Key Criteria, the providers current and likely future performance has been measured against the five key criteria with all being measured by applying a pass/fail metric. The provider has delivered and is likely to continue to deliver: 1. Quality – good quality services. 2. Value - good value in terms of the balance of costs and overall patient benefits. 3. Collaboration and service sustainability –services have been and will continue to be provided in a collaborative and sustainable way which improves the health outcomes of all treated patients through good quality health services and continuity of health services. 4. Improving access and reducing health inequalities – service delivery via this contract award has and will continue to offer accessibility of services and treatments for all eligible patients. 5. Social responsibility- the service provision has and will continue to improve economic, social, and environmental wellbeing in the delivery of the patient care services. No providers were excluded from the procurement process; There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

There is an option to extend the agreement by 12 months from date of expiry.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85121100 - General-practitioner services

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

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Other 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: hollie.taylor2@wales.nhs.uk. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. This notice is an intention to Award the proposed service will provide GP out of hours service within Cwm Taf Morgannwg. (WA Ref:153213)