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TW004-21 Healing Process Administration and Mediation Support

NHS HIGHLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "HH338-24- TW004-21 Investigation Services" was conducted by NHS Highland, located in Inverness, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically offering investigation services, and targets initiatives in the UKM6 region. The procurement method was limited, following an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons, as stated in the rationale. The current stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 12th December 2024, for the value of £143,760.07. This award highlights the contracting authority's reliance on highly specialised consultancy for effective healing process administration and mediation support.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in human resources management consultancy and investigation services, particularly those with expertise in mediation support for public health challenges. It provides a platform for skilled mediators and investigators to collaborate with NHS Highland, thus leveraging their expertise to address complex issues faced by the authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those that can deliver technically sensitive services with no competition, are best positioned to compete effectively in this niche market, which involves a significant single bid opportunity within the given procurement environment.

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Notice Title

TW004-21 Healing Process Administration and Mediation Support

Notice Description

Healing process administration and mediation support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a highly specialised consultancy requiring skilled mediators/investigators who understand the challenges that NHS Highland is dealing with and can respond efficiently and effectively to the needs to mobilise a healing process across Highland.

Procurement Information

This is a highly specialised consultancy requiring skilled mediators/investigators who understand

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059003-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,660 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2020 - 1 Jun 2022 1-2 years
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

CMP

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