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Single Point Of Reception Service for B & S Community Hospital

NHS Highland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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09 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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07 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the "Single Point Of Reception Service for B & S Community Hospital" in the health sector. The project, located in Aviemore, involved the provision of a single reception service at the Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The rationale was based on the technical necessity, as Aviemore Medical Practice was the only provider suited for this service due to its location and existing operational setup within the hospital. The contract, valued at £121,346, was signed on 25 August 2025, marking the completion of this procurement stage under their centralised purchasing body role.

This tender presents minimal opportunities for business growth for potential competitors, as it was awarded on a direct basis due to the unique suitability of Aviemore Medical Practice. However, businesses that specialise in healthcare reception services might explore similar opportunities by aligning with local and regional healthcare facilities. For enterprises seeking to expand in niche health service markets, understanding the strategic rationale for such awards can inform their capabilities and readiness to fulfil similar requirements under competitive conditions. Insights into NHS Highland's procurement practices, especially their focus on integrating services within hospital premises, could provide valuable perspectives for companies aiming to compete in future procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Single Point Of Reception Service for B & S Community Hospital

Notice Description

NHS Highland requires the provision of a single reception service at the Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital in Aviemore.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland wishes to continue with the provision of a Single Reception Service at the Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital in Aviemore. The hospital design is a single reception to service the needs of a multi-tenanted building.

Procurement Information

The GP Practice in the hospital has the largest footfall for patients in relation to other services in the building. Under GMS services, a reception service is required for a GP Practice. The building design and workforce plan and seek to gain economies scale for all occupants of the hospital through provision of a single reception service. The Aviemore GP Practice are the only possible provider of this service, other providers will not occupy the hospital.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805678
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538814
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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
£121,346 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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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

Aviemore Medical Practice

Further Information

Notice Documents

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