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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland is seeking Medical Support Services for the Lawson Memorial Hospital located in Golspie, North Highlands, as part of a tender process initiated to address urgent healthcare needs. This contract, valued at £142,000, was signed on 1 July 2020, following an award procedure without prior publication of a competition due to the challenges presented by COVID-19 restrictions. The procurement method employed falls under a limited category, and the contract is expected to last for 12 months, with a potential extension available.

This procurement presents opportunities for medical service providers, particularly those skilled in community health support and capable of delivering essential services amidst the current health climate. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include medical practices and health service firms that can comply with the tender specifications and are located in the North Highlands region. This contract may facilitate long-term relationships and stability in supplying necessary medical support to the NHS within the community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Medical Support Services to Lawson Memorial Hosptal

Notice Description

NHS Highland requires a Medical Support Service to be provided to Lawson Memorial Community Hospital based at Golspie in the North Highlands.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice to indicate that NHS Highland intend to Direct Award a Contract for the provision of a Medical Support Service to Lawson Memorial Hospital with an anticipated start date of 1 August 2020. The Services shall be provided by three Medical Practices. The Contract is expected to be in place for 12 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months to ensure continuity of this essential service during and after the current coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak and to allow for the completion of re-procurement of the Services in accordance with the 2015 Regulations.(Health, Social, Education and certain other Service Contracts- Light touch Regime)

Procurement Information

Challenges caused by current working conditions, imposed by COVID-19 restrictions, mean that at present it is not feasible to proceed with a procurement of a new contract.(Health, Social, Education and certain other Service Contracts- Light touch Regime)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000624597
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451498
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£142,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
3
Supplier Names

Brora and Helmsdale Medical Practice

Dornoch Medical Practice

Golspie Medical Practice

Further Information

Notice Documents

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