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title: "DGLW2501 Provision of Primary Medical Services at Canonbie Practice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f7c2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2025-06-10"
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# DGLW2501 Provision of Primary Medical Services at Canonbie Practice

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f7c2

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Dumfries and Galloway Health Board seeks to award a contract for the provision of primary medical services at The Canonbie Practice, located in Bowholm, Canonbie, within the region of Dumfries & Galloway. This tender, titled "DGLW2501 Provision of Primary Medical Services at Canonbie Practice," falls under the services category, specifically targeting medical specialist services. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, ensuring wide accessibility for interested parties. Initially active, the tender has now reached the award stage, with Dr Michael Ramsden having been awarded the contract on 10th June 2025. The duration of the contract spans several years, with associated GMS services expected to remain at the practice-owned premises to cater to approximately 2,158 patients.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for service providers capable of delivering high-quality primary medical services. It is particularly suited to medical practices or consortia with experience in managing the health needs of a community over an extended period. Such entities can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the Dumfries & Galloway area while fostering improved health outcomes for local residents. The contract emphasises various quality criteria, including service provision, resilience, integration, community focus, and transition, opening the door for innovative approaches to health care delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the existing award to an SME supplier, highlighting the openness and accessibility of this procurement process.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are invited to provide primary medical services under a General Medical Services Contract or Primary Medical Services Agreement for approximately 2158 patients in The Canonbie Practice at Bowholm Canonbie. The GMS services at the practice are currently provided practice owned premises and applicants are expected to continue providing services from this site. This is an excellent opportunity to improve health outcomes and NHS Dumfries & Galloway would welcome applications from interested parties that will deliver high quality primary medical services responsive to the needs of the practices patients. As well as delivering essential services, the successful provider will be expected to offer a range of additional and enhanced services. It is a requirement that all applicants meet the criteria of section 17L of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, as amended.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Expressions of interest are invited to provide primary medical services under a General Medical Services Contract or Primary Medical Services Agreement for approximately 2158 patients in The Canonbie Practice at Bowholm Canonbie. The GMS services at the practice are currently provided practice owned premises and applicants are expected to continue providing services from this site. This is an excellent opportunity to improve health outcomes and NHS Dumfries & Galloway would welcome applications from interested parties that will deliver high quality primary medical services responsive to the needs of the practices patients. As well as delivering essential services, the successful provider will be expected to offer a range of additional and enhanced services. It is a requirement that all applicants meet the criteria of section 17L of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, as amended.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031222-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £420,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DR MICHAEL RAMSDEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2025 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031222-2025
- 24 Mar 2025 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010846-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsdg.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794129
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00065

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