---
title: "Award of Provision of External Medical Services (NP648/17 Mini-Competition)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000544124"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS FIFE"
published: "2018-09-12"
---

# Award of Provision of External Medical Services (NP648/17 Mini-Competition)

Buyer: NHS FIFE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000544124

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## Summary

NHS Fife is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of External Medical Services under the title "Award of Provision of External Medical Services (NP648/17 Mini-Competition)". This tender is classified under the services industry category, specifically focusing on medical operations. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the tender period spanning from 17th July 2018 to 31st March 2019. The procurement process involved bids from suppliers admitted to the Framework Agreement NP648/17, with a total contract value of £1,098,125. Key medical specialties covered include Gynaecology, Oral Surgery, and General Surgery, amongst others, with each forming a separate lot for evaluation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in medical services such as surgery, cardiology, and urology. Companies that have the capability to manage specialised medical procedures and are already involved in framework agreements will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can enhance business growth, allowing suppliers to expand their service offerings and client base within the NHS framework while catering to the specific healthcare needs of NHS Fife.

## Notice

NHS Fife invited suppliers admitted to the Framework Agreement NP648/17 to submit bids to provide External Medical Services covering the following specialties (with the estimated maximum number of patients): Gynaecology (25 Patients), Oral Surgery (45 Patients), Adult ENT (80 Patients), Orthopaedics (45 Patients), Cardiology (55 Patients), Urology (65 Patients) and General Surgery (100 Patients). Each specialty noted above formed a separate lot and was evaluated based on the total cost submitted in the Cost of Services schedules, Schedule 1 and supplier responses to Criteria 2, 3, and 4. Full specification can be found in the "NHS Fife Mini Competition - External Medical Services Specification Document" documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330998 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,098,125 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS FIFE |
| Additional buyers | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FORESTRY COMMISSION; GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART; KEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION; MORAY COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); STIRLING COUNCIL; TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE; WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Kirkcaldy East |
| Westminster constituency | Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 24 |
| Supplier names | ALPHATEC; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BOMAG GB; CEBOTEC; CLASS ONE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT; CLYDE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS; COMPAREX; COMPUTACENTER; CREATIVE STAR LEARNING; EARNSIDE ENERGY; ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY; FIRESHIELD SAFETY; HARVEY NASH; HEALTH IN MIND; JNM EXHIBITION SERVICES; MORRISON CONSTRUCTION; MOVE ON; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; PEUGEOT MOTOR; PHS COMPLIANCE; SOFTWARE BOX; SPIRE HEALTHCARE; STERLING SOLUTIONS; THE EDINBURGH CLINIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2018 at 10:41 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330998

## Notice URLs

- http://www.careinspectorate.com
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.forestry.gov.uk
- http://www.gsa.ac.uk/
- http://www.key.org.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk/procurement
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- http://www.taysideprocurement.gov.uk
- http://www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk

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