Tender

Outsourced Dermatology Services

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian is seeking to procure outsourced dermatology services within its region through an open procedure. The tender, labelled as LTR004-25, falls under the health industry category, specifically related to services, and is situated in Aberdeen, UKM50. Interested bidders have until 29th April 2026 at 12:00 PM to submit their tenders electronically. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the award period scheduled to begin on 1st May 2026. The process is governed under the legal basis of the directive 2014/24/EU (CELEX: 32014L0024).

Business growth opportunities emanate from the provision of services within the NHS Grampian region, offering substantial demand for outsourced dermatological care. Suppliers with robust technical capabilities are particularly suited to this opportunity, with 80% of the award criteria based on quality and 20% on cost. Companies possessing full membership credentials for relevant professional bodies such as the NMC or GMC, economic sustainability evidenced by financial turnover from the past two years, and strong references from services provided in the last three years are well-positioned to compete. The open tender permits participation from any capable supplier within the specified geographic area, promoting a competitive process aimed at finding the best partner to deliver high-quality healthcare services. Two renewal options of 12 months each are available, further enhancing the potential for sustained collaboration.

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Notice Title

Outsourced Dermatology Services

Notice Description

Outsourced dermatology services within the NHS Grampian region

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Tender process - Any supplier that can provide these services within the NHS Grampian region may bid

Renewal: 2 off 12 month renewal options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827956
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552772
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

85121282 - Dermatology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 20264 weeks to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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