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Healthcare Services - Referral & Procedures

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service · Police and fire

In brief

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is looking for suppliers for healthcare work (Wales).

The estimated value is £168,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

It is split into 7 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 30 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Monday 23 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 30 November 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for healthcare contracts in this region (from 208 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are seeking to award a below-threshold contract to appoint a service provider for the provision of referral services for specialist healthcare advice and surgical procedures. The Contract Term shall be for an initial period of 12-months with the option to extend by up to a further 36-months in 3 x 12-month extension periods (1+1+1+1).

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 17 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £168,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Wales?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 7 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.sell2wales.gov.wales.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Monday 23 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Neck 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 What this lot covers Referral services and surgical procedures for medical issues relating to the neck	Healthcare services	£24,000
Shoulder 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 What this lot covers Referral services and surgical procedures relating to medical issues with the shoulder	Healthcare services	£24,000
Elbow & Arm 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 What this lot covers Referral services and surgical procedures for medical issues relating to the elbow and arm	Healthcare services	£24,000
Back 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 What this lot covers Referral services and specialist advice for medical issues relating to the back	Healthcare services	£24,000
Knee and Leg 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 What this lot covers Referral services and surgical procedures for medical issues relating to the knee and leg	Healthcare services	£24,000
Foot and Ankle 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 What this lot covers Referral services and surgical procedures for medical issues relating to the foot and ankle	Healthcare services	£24,000
Hip 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 What this lot covers Referral services and surgical procedures for medical issues relating to the hip.	Healthcare services	£24,000

Timeline

2 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 103868-2026

About the buyer

South Wales Fire and Rescue ServiceLast 12 months

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From notice 103868-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 2 November 2026.