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Provision of a Medical Service at HM Prison, Inverness

NHS HIGHLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS Highland focuses on the provision of a medical service at HM Prison, Inverness. This tender falls under the Light Touch Regime and is categorized within the medical practice and related services industry (CPV Code 85120000). It covers diagnostic and management services for acute and chronic conditions provided by General Practitioners, including routine surgeries and on-call services. The contract period originally started on 1 October 2018 and has been extended to 30 September 2026, due to the construction of a new prison in Inverness. Key parties involved include NHS Highland as the buyer and Southside Road Surgery as the supplier. The total contract value is £848,750 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the medical services sector, particularly those offering General Practitioner services. SMEs with expertise in providing comprehensive medical care, diagnostics, and acute management are well-suited to compete. The contract not only offers a stable long-term engagement but also allows businesses to be part of a significant healthcare provision within the correctional system, enhancing their portfolio and establishing strong partnerships with public healthcare administrators.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Medical Service at HM Prison, Inverness

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland and the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Medical Service to patients at HMP Inverness. HMP Inverness has a population of 98 male offenders with mixed sentence disposals. Services include the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions by means of appropriate diagnostic skills, including any necessary investigations, at a level of competence appropriate to a General Medical Practitioner. This includes work undertaken in routine surgeries, on call services and attendance at the establishment at other times where appropriate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012731-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£848,750 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 30 Sep 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
high-uhb.tenders@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1463717123

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHSIDE ROAD SURGERY

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