---
title: "Provision of External Medical Servcies to NHS Scotland Health Boards"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000512052"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000512052.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2017-10-26"
---

# Provision of External Medical Servcies to NHS Scotland Health Boards

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000512052

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently in the Tender stage for the "Provision of External Medical Services to NHS Scotland Health Boards." This procurement process, classified under the services category with a budget of £30 million, aims to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for various medical services across NHS Scotland. The deadline for tender submissions has been extended to 6th November 2017, with the project based in Larkhall, UK. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically, as specified in the procurement details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing inpatient procedures, clinics, and outpatient services. Firms with qualified and competent surgeons ready to demonstrate their skills and comply with the specified requirements will be well-suited to compete effectively. The DPS format allows for new entrants to join throughout its lifecycle, making this an appealing prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public health services in Scotland.

## Notice

Provision of Medical Services to NHS Scotland Health Boards

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for External Medical Services. The DPS will be operated on a purely electronic basis and is open to new entrants for throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria specified in the PQQ. The PQQ is for a DPS for Providers with the potential additional capacity in the provision of range of inpatient procedures, clinics and outpatient services to support the NHS in Scotland in delivering comprehensive and effective healthcare services. Potential Providers are invited to submit a PQQ demonstrating capability for surgical procedures for adults and children to be performed by named qualified and competent surgeons, with all appropriate and necessary steps taken to limit complications, minimise infection, and to provide where appropriate aftercare and follow-up.. This notice describes the Authorities intention to establish a DPS.

Renewal: As this is a DPS changes in duration can be affected by a communication to OJEU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299421 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | LARKHALL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML9 2QX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Larkhall |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111200 - Medical hospital services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85121000 - Medical practice services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299421
- 28 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT296913

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT296913
  Provision of External Medical Servcies to NHS Scotland Health Boards - Provision of Medical Services to NHS Scotland Health Boards

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000512052
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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