---
title: "HH032-24-TW20 Patient & Staff Air Travel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05064a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2025-04-23"
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# HH032-24-TW20 Patient & Staff Air Travel

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05064a

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by NHS Highland for the "HH032-24-TW20 Patient & Staff Air Travel" contract has reached the award stage. This procurement sought services in the travel sector, specifically for flights from various locations in Argyll & Bute, including Islay, Tiree, and Campbeltown. The contract aims to facilitate air travel for patients and staff, primarily to attend NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde appointments. The tender was awarded to Loganair Limited, being the sole economic operator due to the technical absence of competition. This award, dated and completed on 29th October 2024, reflects NHS Highland's status as the buyer, operating from Inverness, UK, with the procedure defined as a limited procurement method without prior publication.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies within the travel and air transport sectors. Loganair Limited's selection underlines the strategic importance of localised service provision where competition is limited, highlighting opportunities for large-scale operators capable of managing regional flights. Businesses specialising in niche or technically unique offerings may find similar contracts attractive, especially in regions where logistical challenges necessitate efficient air travel solutions. The contract, valued at £547,122, emphasises the potential for sustained revenue streams for companies able to meet the specific demands outlined by procurement entities such as NHS Highland.

## Notice

Flights from various Argyll & Bute locations including Islay, Tiree and Campbeltown for patients and staff

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Flights from various Argyll & Bute locations including Islay, Tiree and Campbeltown for patients and staff

### Procurement Information

Loganair is currently the only provider of flights on these routes. Flights are predominately provided to patients to attend appointments in NHS GG&C with a smaller value of staff flights booked under the same contract. Flights are often the most cost effective and efficient transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016501-2025 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £547,122 |

## 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOGANAIR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 63515000 - Travel services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016501-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796981
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302

## Provenance

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