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HH032-24-TW20 Patient & Staff Air Travel

NHS HIGHLAND

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23 Apr 2025 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by NHS Highland for the "HH032-24-TW20 Patient & Staff Air Travel" contract has reached the award stage. This procurement sought services in the travel sector, specifically for flights from various locations in Argyll & Bute, including Islay, Tiree, and Campbeltown. The contract aims to facilitate air travel for patients and staff, primarily to attend NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde appointments. The tender was awarded to Loganair Limited, being the sole economic operator due to the technical absence of competition. This award, dated and completed on 29th October 2024, reflects NHS Highland's status as the buyer, operating from Inverness, UK, with the procedure defined as a limited procurement method without prior publication.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies within the travel and air transport sectors. Loganair Limited's selection underlines the strategic importance of localised service provision where competition is limited, highlighting opportunities for large-scale operators capable of managing regional flights. Businesses specialising in niche or technically unique offerings may find similar contracts attractive, especially in regions where logistical challenges necessitate efficient air travel solutions. The contract, valued at £547,122, emphasises the potential for sustained revenue streams for companies able to meet the specific demands outlined by procurement entities such as NHS Highland.

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Notice Title

HH032-24-TW20 Patient & Staff Air Travel

Notice Description

Flights from various Argyll & Bute locations including Islay, Tiree and Campbeltown for patients and staff

Lot Information

Lot 1

Flights from various Argyll & Bute locations including Islay, Tiree and Campbeltown for patients and staff

Procurement Information

Loganair is currently the only provider of flights on these routes. Flights are predominately provided to patients to attend appointments in NHS GG&C with a smaller value of staff flights booked under the same contract. Flights are often the most cost effective and efficient transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05064a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016501-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£547,122 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 years 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
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LOGANAIR

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