---
title: "NSS222305A Provision of Medical Assistance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b644"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b644.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2023-03-27"
---

# NSS222305A Provision of Medical Assistance Services

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b644

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) is the buying organisation for the procurement of services under the title "NSS222305A Provision of Medical Assistance Services". This procurement falls within the services category and involves the management of travel, accommodation, and transfer bookings for patients and companions undergoing mesh surgery in the UK and the USA. The contract was awarded to Healix International with a value of £418,125. The procurement process reached the award stage on 27th March 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses providing medical assistance services, especially those experienced in managing travel logistics for patients. Companies with expertise in the healthcare sector and a focus on patient care would be well-suited to compete. The contracting authority, NHS National Services Scotland, has outlined clear guidelines for economic operators to engage with the procurement process. The contract period is set at 360 days, providing a stable revenue stream for the successful supplier, Healix International.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Management of travel, accommodation and transfer bookings for all patients and companions travelling to England and the USA for mesh surgery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008825-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £418,125 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALIX INTERNATIONALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2023 at 12:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008825-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000727102
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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