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Provision of a Medical Service at HM Prison, Inverness

NHS Highland

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

03 Apr 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
AwardUpdate

27 Jun 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Award

27 Sep 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Tender

16 Jul 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland is the buying organisation overseeing the procurement process for the "Provision of a Medical Service at HM Prison, Inverness" in the services category. The contract is for the delivery of medical services to 98 male offenders at HMP Inverness, including the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions. The contract, initially signed on 26 September 2018, has been extended to allow for the construction of a new prison in Inverness. The contracting process began with the tender stage in July 2018, and the current award and contract update stages were last modified in April 2025. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract value stands at GBP 848,750. The primary delivery location for services is listed as UKM6, Inverness, Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for medical service providers, particularly those with expertise in general practice and prison healthcare. Suppliers with the capability to provide comprehensive medical services, including routine surgeries, on-call services, and additional diagnostic investigations, are well-suited for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in healthcare services could find substantial business growth through participation in this tender, allowing them to expand their service offerings within the public sector. The extension of the contract until 2026 highlights the ongoing and necessary demand for these services during the transition to the new prison facility, providing a stable source of work for the successful supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Medical Service at HM Prison, Inverness

Notice Description

NHS Highland and the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Medical Service to patients at HMP Inverness. HMP Inverness has a population of 98 male offenders with mixed sentence disposals. Services include the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions by means of appropriate diagnostic skills, including any necessary investigations, at a level of competence appropriate to a General Medical Practitioner. This includes work undertaken in routine surgeries, on call services and attendance at the establishment at other times where appropriate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland and the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Medical Service to patients at HMP Inverness. HMP Inverness has a population of 98 male offenders with mixed sentence disposals. Services include the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions by means of appropriate diagnostic skills, including any necessary investigations, at a level of competence appropriate to a General Medical Practitioner. This includes work undertaken in routine surgeries, on call services and attendance at the establishment at other times where appropriate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000550182
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527446
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification 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

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,348,750 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2018 - 30 Sep 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Highland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Postcode Area
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

SOUTHSIDE ROAD SURGERY

Further Information

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