Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Procurement Block A, Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Neath Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
Contact
Andrew Morgan
Telephone
+44 2921501697
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Women's Termination Services
Reference number
SBU-DAP2-61009
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Main site or place of performance
Services for NHS patients in Swansea Bay Health Board footprint. Provision of services located in Cardiff.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
Provision of surgical terminations of pregnancy for all Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) patients who require an abortion beyond 18 weeks gestation.
The provision offers a comprehensive range of services, including early medical abortion, surgical abortion, and specialist care for complex cases such as foetal anomalies.
Direct Award 2 is felt to be most appropriate route because there is only one provider currently listed on the Welsh framework with the capability and capacity to deliver surgical terminations beyond 18 weeks gestation, ensuring continuity of care, compliance with procurement regulations, and avoiding disruption to a clinically essential service.
The existing contract is due to expire, and the commissioner has proposed a new contract to replace 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.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
36
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2025/S 000-075505
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
SBU-DAP2-61009
Title
Provision of Women's Termination Services
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
10 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
BPAS
Orion House Athena Drive, Tachbrook Park
Warwick
CV34 6RQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG13 - Warwickshire
Internet address
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £120,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:159592)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
seven.1.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Main site or place of performance
Cardiff
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
Provision of surgical terminations of pregnancy for all Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) patients who require an abortion
beyond 18 weeks gestation.
The provision offers a comprehensive range of services, including early medical abortion, surgical abortion, and specialist care for complex
cases such as foetal anomalies.
Direct Award 2 is felt to be most appropriate route because there is only one provider currently listed on the Welsh framework with the
capability and capacity to deliver surgical terminations beyond 18 weeks gestation, ensuring continuity of care, compliance with
procurement regulations, and avoiding disruption to a clinically essential service.
The existing contract is due to expire, and the commissioner has proposed a new contract to replace 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.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
36
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£120,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
BPAS
Orion House Athena Drive, Tachbrook Park
Warwick
CV346RQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG13 - Warwickshire
Internet address
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
Direct Award Process 2 confirmation of contract award notice, for avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of
contract.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire.
Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor:
Direct Award Process 2 confirmation of contract award notice, for avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of
contract.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £1
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £1