Procurement

Provision of Women's Termination Services

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05e509

Description

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.