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24 Jul 2026 at 09:49

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30 Mar 2026 at 13:30

Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Outsourced Dermatology Services" within the NHS Grampian region has reached the completion stage. Managed by NHS Grampian, a body governed by public law, the contract was awarded to Medinet Clinical Services Ltd. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically dermatology services, classified under CPV code 85121282. The process employed an open procedure with an open tender method and was officially closed on 8th July 2026, culminating in a contract worth £900,000. The services will be delivered within the NHS Grampian area, which is located in the UKM50 region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and health services, particularly those with expertise in dermatology. Firms that can demonstrate high technical quality, as technical criteria accounted for 80% of the evaluation, alongside competitive commercial offers, which comprised the remaining 20%, would be well-positioned for such contracts. Businesses with the capability to meet the stringent professional membership criteria for staff, along with robust financial and technical credentials, are ideally suited to compete. As the awarded contract has a significant financial value and the potential for renewal, it offers forward-looking companies opportunities for growth and long-term business with the NHS.

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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/070144-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

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
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks 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 GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDINET CLINICAL SERVICES

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