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title: "(Main) 24/7 Healthcare in Police Custody and Forensic Medical Services to people from the Argyll and Bute Health & Social Care Partnership (ARGYLL & BUTE HSCP) in the ROTHESAY Catchment area"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0295f4"
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# (Main) 24/7 Healthcare in Police Custody and Forensic Medical Services to people from the Argyll and Bute Health & Social Care Partnership (ARGYLL & BUTE HSCP) in the ROTHESAY Catchment area

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0295f4

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## Summary

In a recent procurement process initiated by NHS Highland, the organisation has successfully completed the tender for 24/7 healthcare and forensic medical services in the Rothesay catchment area, specifically addressing the needs of the Argyll and Bute Health & Social Care Partnership. The procurement process was categorised as "limited," without prior publication. The contract, valued at £50,000, has been awarded and is currently active, with the anticipated start date being April 1, 2021. The relevant industry for this contract falls under medical practice and related services, highlighting the health sector's focus in this locality (UKM63).

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the healthcare and forensic medical services sectors, particularly those with capacity to provide specialised medical examination services. Companies that can meet the technical requirements and demonstrate expertise in delivering medical services in a timely manner will be well positioned to pursue similar contracts. This tender may suit both existing operators currently serving the area and new entrants looking to expand their footprint in healthcare provision for law enforcement and public health services.

## Notice

NHS Highland requires Forensic Medical Examiner services for people in the Rothesay catchment area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice to indicate that NHS Highland intend to Direct Award a Contract for the provision of a Forensic Medical Examiner Service to the Rothesay Medical Practice with an anticipated start date of April 1st 2021. The contract is expected to be in place for 1 year.

### Procurement Information

Market research shows there is only one supplier of the goods/services and there are no reasonably

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020050-2021 |
| Notice type | 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BUTE PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020050-2021
- 24 Feb 2021 at 17:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003724-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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