---
title: "General Medical Services (17J)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000610168"
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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-r6ebe6-0000610168

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## Summary

NHS Highland is seeking tenders for the provision of General Medical Services (17J) in Tongue, a picturesque rural area. This procurement falls under the health services category with a total estimated value of £300,000. The open procedure tender is currently active, with a submission deadline for expressions of interest set for 7th February 2020 and written business cases due by 21st February 2020. The panel decision is anticipated by 28th February 2020, and the tender period concludes on 7th February 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those with experience in delivering services to rural communities. Groups of general practitioners looking to expand their operations might find this a suitable contract, especially those who can demonstrate innovation and a solid understanding of rural healthcare needs. Successful bidders will not only secure a contract but also engage in the planning of a new care hub, contributing to local health service improvements and taking advantage of anticipated economic growth in the region.

## 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=JAN376800 |
| 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=JAN376800

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376800
  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-r6ebe6-0000610168

## Provenance

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