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HH231-24-TW18 Apex Delta Project

NHS HIGHLAND

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12 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by NHS Highland for the "HH231-24-TW18 Apex Delta Project" has reached the award stage. The contract, aimed at covering the running costs of the DELTA Project from April 2024 to March 2025, is based in Inverness. Classified under the health services industry, this procurement was completed using a limited method without a prior call for competition, owing to a historical arrangement and absence of competition due to technical reasons. The agreement, valued at £75,400, was signed on 12 December 2024 and is designed to serve a unique client group by focusing on substance use, mental health challenges, and social isolation. This project is a continuation of services historically provided by Apex Scotland, reflecting a longstanding relationship without a standard contractual agreement in the past.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, especially for organisations that specialise in health services, particularly in dealing with substance use and mental health support. Given the specialised nature and the historical ties with Apex Scotland, businesses with a proven track record in delivering similar health services could benefit from exploring such procurement opportunities. Although the procurement method was limited and specifically directed, understanding such service requirements in public health procurement can prepare businesses for future opportunities to partner with national health entities like NHS Highland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HH231-24-TW18 Apex Delta Project

Notice Description

Running costs of DELTA Project for year April2024 to March 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

Running costs of DELTA Project for year April2024 to March 2025

Procurement Information

Historical arrangement that has been in place for many years without a current contractual agreement in place and an SLA since 2010 to see 70 clients a year. The providers work with a unique client group and are an expert in their specialism. Activity and outcomes evidence value for money. This is a longstanding suppier who has been providing this service since 2010 within the current contract since 2010 minimum. Unfortunately this does not appear to have been within usual process however I am confident of the value to supplier brings to people with substance use and mental health difficulties who are socially isolated, at risk and / or seeking employment. 2023 outcome data have been included to evidence this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807920
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539135
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 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

APEX SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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