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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland is seeking tenders for providing Inpatient Medical Cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital, categorized under health services. Located in Inverness, the procurement is managed through an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted. The tender process is active, with a submission deadline set for 4th September 2026 at noon. The contract, valued at £576,000, is planned for a duration of three years, with a possible extension of up to 12 months. The procurement's classification falls under the CPV code 85120000, and community benefits are a requirement of this tender, aligning with Scotland's public sector procurement policies.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for healthcare providers and medical staffing agencies capable of delivering inpatient medical services. Companies with expertise in hospital staffing, particularly those familiar with managing inpatient units and providing acute, secondary, and end-of-life care, will find this opportunity particularly promising. The open procedure encourages a diverse range of businesses to apply, promoting competition and potential business growth for experienced providers in the healthcare sector. The inclusion of community benefits further enhances the appeal for businesses committed to contributing positively to local public health outcomes.

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Notice Title

Inpatient Medical Cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital

Notice Description

NHS Highland requires Inpatient Medical Cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital

Lot Information

Lot 1

Nairn Town & County Community Hospital has a 19 bed inpatient unit providing medical care to patients. This includes acute admissions from the Community, transfers from Secondary care and end of life care. The hospital currently has 16 out of the 19 beds opened and staffed.. The Contract is for three years with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838275
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561552
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£576,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£576,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20265 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 HIGHLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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