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HH032-24-TW20 Patient & Staff Air Travel

NHS HIGHLAND

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23 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland, located in Inverness, UK, has awarded a contract for "HH032-24-TW20 Patient & Staff Air Travel" services. This procurement pertains to the health industry category, focusing on flights for patients and staff from various locations in Argyll & Bute, including Islay, Tiree, and Campbeltown. The procurement process utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication due to Loganair Limited being the sole provider of these specific flight routes. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 29th October 2024 for a value of £547,122. Delivery is set to take place within the UKM6 region.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities within the aviation and transport sectors, especially for large-scale service providers. Although the contract has been awarded directly to Loganair Limited due to the absence of competition, similar tenders could appeal to businesses capable of offering specialised, efficient, and cost-effective transport solutions in remote regions. Companies with robust service delivery and competitive pricing in the healthcare logistical support area would be well-suited to compete in future related procurements. Engaging in such contracts could solidify market presence and enhance business portfolios in the public sector service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HH032-24-TW20 Patient & Staff Air Travel

Notice Description

Flights from various Argyll & Bute locations including Islay, Tiree and Campbeltown for patients and staff

Lot Information

Lot 1

Flights from various Argyll & Bute locations including Islay, Tiree and Campbeltown for patients and staff

Procurement Information

Loganair is currently the only provider of flights on these routes. Flights are predominately provided to patients to attend appointments in NHS GG&C with a smaller value of staff flights booked under the same contract. Flights are often the most cost effective and efficient transport to/from NHS GG&C. Contracting with Loganair reduces the cost of flights to the organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796981
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528810
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£547,122 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LOGANAIR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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