Delayed delivery raises procurement questions over long-awaited health centre

Years of planning have yet to yield results for the Abbeyfeale Primary Care Centre, with the HSE still in the pre-tender review phase nearly a year after an expression of interest was issued. Despite identifying potential bidders and proposed sites, vague project details and prolonged timelines raise concerns about procurement efficiency and long-term planning. 

The centre, intended to consolidate dispersed health services under one roof, remains stalled pending a final service and staffing review. The project will follow the Operational Lease Model, but critical issues, such as site clarity, capacity planning, and stakeholder communication, remain unresolved.

Read the full article for insight into what’s stalling delivery and what it means for procurement leaders.