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title: "General Medical Practitioner(s) (GPs) for Kilcreggan and Garelochhead Medical Practices, Argyll and Bute"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046e8a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2024-07-02"
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# General Medical Practitioner(s) (GPs) for Kilcreggan and Garelochhead Medical Practices, Argyll and Bute

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046e8a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the NHS Highland seeking General Medical Practitioner(s) to provide primary medical services in Kilcreggan and Garelochhead Medical Practices, Argyll and Bute. The procurement is in the services category, and the status is active. Interested parties are required to submit an expression of interest to the Primary Care Manager by Friday 21st June 2024 5 pm. Key dates include submission of a business case by 28th June 2024 5 pm. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing an opportunity for healthcare businesses to compete in delivering medical services to patients in these locations.

This tender by the NHS Highland offers an opportunity for General Medical Practitioners with remote and rural experience to provide high-quality primary medical services to patients in Kilcreggan and Garelochhead. Businesses in the medical practice and related services industry, specifically those experienced in general medical services, can compete for this contract. The tender's active stage allows interested parties to engage with the organisation and submit their proposals for consideration. Businesses interested in expanding their healthcare services to Argyll and Bute should consider bidding for this contract to potentially grow their practice and reach a new patient population.

## Notice

Expression of Interest are invited for General Medical Practitioner(s) (GPs) to provide Primary Medical Services under a general medical services contract for patients registered with the Kilcreggan and Gareleochhead Medical Practices, Argyll and Bute.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Applications are invited from registered General Medical Practitioners with remote and rural experience to deliver high-quality primary medical services responsive to the needs of the 2,542 registered patients of the Kilcreggan Medical Practice. A separate contract is also available for the 1,847 registered patients of the Garelochhead Medical Centre. Applications are welcome for one or both practices. Out-of-hours service provision is covered at Vale of Leven Hospital, Alexandria through NHS 24. Kilcreggan, located at the southern tip of the Rosneath peninsula in Argyll and Bute in the West of Scotland, is complemented by Garelochhead town at the northern end of the peninsula. Both small communities are recognised for their welcoming hospitality, a strong sense of community, and offer breathtaking views of the River Clyde. Inverclyde is conveniently reachable from Kilcreggan via a 13-minute passenger ferry journey and is just an hour and 10-minute drive to Glasgow City Centre. In Kilcreggan, you can find a pharmacy, cafe, independent shops and businesses, and a local public house with a delightful menu. For groceries, there's a supermarket in nearby Rosneath village. The area is also home to the highly-rated Knockderry Hotel. Garelochhead, situated at the top of the Peninsula, features a petrol station and cafe. If you travel 15 miles to Helensburgh town, you'll discover two supermarkets, a diverse range of shops, cafes, restaurants, a swimming pool and even a cinema. For more information regarding local amenities, services, and networks, please visit the Argyll and Bute Place 2 B website at abplace2b.scot Applicants are invited to submit an expression of interest to Primary Care Manager, Patricia Morrison patricia.morrison4@nhs.scot by Friday 21st June 2024 5 pm. On receipt of this we will supply the practice specification and request a business case for submission by 28th June 2024 5 pm, with interviews scheduled in the following week, date to be confirmed. Further information can be obtained by contacting Patricia Morrison, Argyll and Bute HSCP, Primary Care Manager Patricia Morrison patricia.morrison4@nhs.scot. Additional information: Applicants are invited to submit an expression of interest by contacting to Primary Care Manager, Patricia Morrison patricia.morrison4@nhs.scot by Friday 21st June 2024 5 pm. On receipt of this we will supply the practice specification and request a business case for submission by 28th June 2024 5 pm, with interviews scheduled in the following week, date to be confirmed.

Renewal: Please note that the contract duration of 48 months has been used for the purpose of the advert only. The duration is permanent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020057-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Please note that the contract duration of 48 months has been used for the purpose of the advert only. The duration is permanent. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,524,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2024 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020057-2024
- 10 Jun 2024 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017820-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768721
- https://www.bmj.com/careers/job/203710/general-medical-practitioner-s-/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302

## Provenance

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