Tender

PROVISION OF PRIMARY MEDICAL SERVICES

NHS BORDERS

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Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Borders is seeking to procure primary medical services for patients in the Duns area of the Scottish Borders under a General Medical Services Contract. This procurement involves servicing approximately 3226 patients and aims to provide comprehensive health services. The process is in the tender stage with an open procedure, and submissions must be made electronically by 18th December 2024, with the award expected to commence on 19th December 2024. Located in Melrose, NHS Borders is acting as the central purchasing body, with the contact point being Shona Milne. This tender falls under the Health industry category and seeks to ensure a high standard of medical care under the regulations prescribed by Scottish legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly for those experienced in providing general medical services. It is an attractive proposition for organisations looking to expand their presence in the Scottish Borders area, especially if they have a solid track record in managing sizable patient groups. The contract is of a permanent nature, indicating long-term engagement and potential growth. Companies that meet the selection criteria, including economic suitability and staffing qualifications, are well-suited to compete, with the process designed to ensure fair and open competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF PRIMARY MEDICAL SERVICES

Notice Description

Provision of primary medical services to patients in the Duns area of the Scottish Borders under a General Medical Services Contract for approximately 3226 patients. The full invitation to Submit a Business Case document is available in the additional documents section of this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of primary medical services to patients in the Duns area of the Scottish Borders General Medical Services Contract ("GMS Contract") the form of which is prescribed by The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Scotland) Regulations 2018.

Renewal: Renewal or extension will be agreed at an appropriate stage of the original contract term. The duration is for the purposes of the advert. The term of the contract is permanent (under the terms of the GMS Contract).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783828
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518873
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
MELROSE
Postcode
TD6 9BS
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Leaderdale and Melrose
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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