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HH231-24-TW18 Apex Delta Project

NHS HIGHLAND

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12 Sep 2025 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "HH231-24-TW18 Apex Delta Project" was conducted by NHS Highland, located in Inverness, United Kingdom. This contract involved the provision of training services under the healthcare industry category, specifically related to the running costs of the DELTA Project from April 2024 to March 2025. The process was completed through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, due to technical reasons and the unique nature of the required expertise. The contract was awarded on 12th December 2024, with Apex Scotland being the successful supplier.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialised in training services and those with expertise in handling unique clientele within the healthcare sector. SMEs with a strong track record in delivering value for money through specialised training initiatives would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. The awarded contract, valued at £75,400, highlights the potential financial benefits for businesses that can meet specific technical requirements and offer exclusive services, making it an attractive avenue for growth in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

HH231-24-TW18 Apex Delta Project

Notice Description

Running costs of DELTA Project for year April2024 to March 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

Running costs of DELTA Project for year April2024 to March 2025

Procurement Information

Historical arrangement that has been in place for many years without a current contractual agreement in place and an SLA since 2010 to see 70 clients a year. The providers work with a unique client group and are an expert in their specialism. Activity and outcomes evidence value for money.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05997f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056212-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 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

APEX SCOTLAND

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