---
title: "General Medical Services (17J)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000610151"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2020-01-10"
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# General Medical Services (17J)

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000610151

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## Summary

NHS Highland is currently seeking qualified bidders for the "General Medical Services (17J)" tender, which focuses on providing medical services in the picturesque rural area of Tongue, located in the UK. This open procurement process has a value of £300,000 and is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for Expressions of Interest set for 7th February 2020. A written business case must be submitted by 21st February 2020, and the panel decision will be made by 28th February 2020. Interested parties can contact NHS Highland via email or phone to obtain further information.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers, particularly groups of general practitioners (GPs) who have experience in rural healthcare settings. Businesses that provide general medical services and are capable of innovative healthcare delivery will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the positive economic outlook for the area and the upcoming development of a new care hub, this tender offers a chance for business growth and community impact in a region that values accessible healthcare services.

## Notice

Looking for an innovative group of GPs to take on the contract for medical services in the beautiful rural area of Tongue

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We're looking for an innovative group of GPs to take on the contract for medical services in the beautiful rural area of Tongue. Ideally you'd be part of a separate partnership, rather than single-handed. You'd have experience of providing care in rural communities. The practice is dispensing, with trained staff in place. The future is bright, with a new care hub in planning to replace the present health centre (no premises liabilities). You'd be involved in the development of this. Economic plans for the area are positive. No on call. Questions or expressions of interest to evan.beswick@nhs.net by 7th Feb 2020.. No on call. Questions or expressions of interest to evan.beswick@nhs.net by 7th Feb 2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376799 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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

- 10 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376799

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376799
  General Medical Services (17J) - Looking for an innovative group of GPs to take on the contract for medical services in the beautiful rural area of Tongue

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000610151

## Provenance

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