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DGLW2501 Provision of Primary Medical Services at Canonbie Practice

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2025 at 11:06

Tender

24 Mar 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Dumfries and Galloway Health Board seeks to award a contract for the provision of primary medical services at The Canonbie Practice, located in Bowholm, Canonbie, within the region of Dumfries & Galloway. This tender, titled "DGLW2501 Provision of Primary Medical Services at Canonbie Practice," falls under the services category, specifically targeting medical specialist services. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, ensuring wide accessibility for interested parties. Initially active, the tender has now reached the award stage, with Dr Michael Ramsden having been awarded the contract on 10th June 2025. The duration of the contract spans several years, with associated GMS services expected to remain at the practice-owned premises to cater to approximately 2,158 patients.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for service providers capable of delivering high-quality primary medical services. It is particularly suited to medical practices or consortia with experience in managing the health needs of a community over an extended period. Such entities can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the Dumfries & Galloway area while fostering improved health outcomes for local residents. The contract emphasises various quality criteria, including service provision, resilience, integration, community focus, and transition, opening the door for innovative approaches to health care delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the existing award to an SME supplier, highlighting the openness and accessibility of this procurement process.

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Notice Title

DGLW2501 Provision of Primary Medical Services at Canonbie Practice

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are invited to provide primary medical services under a General Medical Services Contract or Primary Medical Services Agreement for approximately 2158 patients in The Canonbie Practice at Bowholm Canonbie. The GMS services at the practice are currently provided practice owned premises and applicants are expected to continue providing services from this site. This is an excellent opportunity to improve health outcomes and NHS Dumfries & Galloway would welcome applications from interested parties that will deliver high quality primary medical services responsive to the needs of the practices patients. As well as delivering essential services, the successful provider will be expected to offer a range of additional and enhanced services. It is a requirement that all applicants meet the criteria of section 17L of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, as amended.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Expressions of interest are invited to provide primary medical services under a General Medical Services Contract or Primary Medical Services Agreement for approximately 2158 patients in The Canonbie Practice at Bowholm Canonbie. The GMS services at the practice are currently provided practice owned premises and applicants are expected to continue providing services from this site. This is an excellent opportunity to improve health outcomes and NHS Dumfries & Galloway would welcome applications from interested parties that will deliver high quality primary medical services responsive to the needs of the practices patients. As well as delivering essential services, the successful provider will be expected to offer a range of additional and enhanced services. It is a requirement that all applicants meet the criteria of section 17L of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, as amended.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031222-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
Lesley Wilson
Contact Email
lesley.wilson4@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1387246246

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 4AP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DR MICHAEL RAMSDEN

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