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HH169-24-NP Pharmaceutical Goods and Services to Prisons

NHS HIGHLAND

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07 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NHS Highland involved the awarding of a contract for "Pharmaceutical Goods and Services to Prisons" within the health industry category, with a specific focus on health services in Scotland. As the procurement activity is part of the completed tender stage, it targeted the UKM6 region, predominantly Inverness. This open procurement, initiated as an open procedure, culminated in the award phase with a contract signed on 1st July 2024. The total contract value is £155,984.62. Key participants in this process included the supplier, M&D Green Dispensing Chemist Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in Glasgow, illustrating its successful bid.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare services sector, particularly those capable of providing pharmaceutical goods and services tailored to institutional settings such as prisons. Companies with an ability to navigate open procurement processes and offer competitive solutions can benefit from such public sector contracts to expand their business portfolio. SMEs like M&D Green Dispensing Chemist Ltd that can efficiently meet contractual requirements stand to gain notable growth and visibility by obtaining contracts with prominent public health authorities like NHS Highland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HH169-24-NP Pharmaceutical Goods and Services to Prisons

Notice Description

Provision of Pharmaceutical Goods and Services to Prisons in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Pharmaceutical Goods and Services to Prisons in Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806783
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536543
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

75231230 - Prison services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£155,984 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 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
+44 1463704000

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

M&D GREEN DISPENSING CHEMIST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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