Tender

Outsourced Dermatology Services

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian is conducting a procurement process for "Outsourced Dermatology Services" within the NHS Grampian region, categorized under dermatology services in the healthcare industry. This tender, identified by code LTR004-25, is currently at the tender stage, with an open procedure as the procurement method. Businesses interested need to submit their tenders electronically by 30 April 2026, with the contract set to be awarded starting 1 May 2026. The deadline for submissions was amended to 30 April 2026, and more information can be accessed through NHS Grampian's website. The procurement allows for two potential 12-month renewals, making it a recurring opportunity for participating businesses.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare and dermatology services to expand their operations within the NHS Grampian region. Given the open tender process, suitable businesses must ensure their staff hold full membership in relevant professional bodies such as the NMC and GMC. Companies that can deliver high-quality dermatology services may find this particularly advantageous, as the evaluation criteria include both technical and commercial factors, weighted at 80% and 20% respectively. With electronic submissions, electronic invoicing, and payment options in place, businesses with robust digital systems and a strong track record in delivering healthcare services are ideally positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Outsourced Dermatology Services

Notice Description

Outsourced dermatology services within the NHS Grampian region

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Tender process - Any supplier that can provide these services within the NHS Grampian region may bid

Renewal: 2 off 12 month renewal options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029147-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121282 - Dermatology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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