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Small Isles Charter Service

NHS HIGHLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Highland commissioning a charter boat service titled "Small Isles Charter Service" aimed at providing safe, quality, and timely transport of healthcare professionals to the Small Isles of Eigg, Rum, Muck, and Canna. This service falls under the health industry category and was awarded to Minch Adventures after an open procurement method was employed. The contract, valued at £112,620, was signed on 10 May 2022, and the service operates on a regular all-year-round schedule.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in marine transport or charter services, particularly those capable of delivering consistent and reliable service to remote areas. Businesses like Minch Adventures, which have previous experience in similar contracts, would be well-positioned to compete, thus enabling growth through strategic partnerships with healthcare providers and enhancing community support in health services across the Small Isles.

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Notice Title

Small Isles Charter Service

Notice Description

NHS Highland requires a contracted charter boat service to provide safe, quality and timely transport of healthcare professionals to the Small Isles of Eigg, Rum, Muck and Canna on a regular all year round schedule.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the continued provision of Primary Health Care Services to the Small Isles, NHS Highland requires a contracted charter boat service. The purpose of the charter service shall be the safe, quality and timely transport of healthcare professionals and associates between Armadale (Isle of Skye) and each of the Small Isles of Eigg, Isle of Rum, Isle of Muck and Isle of Canna. The charter service will be on a regular all year round.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000693015
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448237
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60610000 - Ferry transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,620 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20223 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
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 146370469

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

MINCH ADVENTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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