HH375-26-TW04 Dunbar Community Hospital and MIU Medical Cover

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Notice Description

NHS Highland requires the provision of medical support to a 6 bed Community Hospital Ward and MIU at Dunbar Hospital, Thurso.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland requires the provision of medical support to a 6 bed Community Hospital Ward a Minor Injuries Unit which is nurse led, supported by the GP at Dunbar Hospital, Thurso. Dunbar Hospital includes a 6-bed inpatient unit for providing GP acute and rehabilitation services to patients and end of life care. There is no input from consultant physician. The model is GP-led; with daily (Monday-Friday) presence from a local GP. There is also a Minor Injuries Unit, also covered by the GP. Additional information: The Contract is for two years with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Procurement Information

This is a small community hospital providing care to the people of Thurso and West Caithness. Its role forms part of a clinical strategy to deliver care, particularly to older adults, close to their own community, with care provided by their own GPs. Continuity of care is particularly important for this patient group. For this reason, it is essential that medical cover is provided by local practices, with GPs fulfilling their role as Expert Medical Generalists, in line with the GMS contract, and leading the wider multidisciplinary team.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b06b
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054070-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111200 - Medical hospital services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £122,121 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: THURSO & HALKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE

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