---
title: "Medical Support Services to Lawson Memorial Hosptal"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000624597"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2022-06-14"
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# Medical Support Services to Lawson Memorial Hosptal

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000624597

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## Summary

NHS Highland is seeking Medical Support Services for the Lawson Memorial Hospital located in Golspie, North Highlands, as part of a tender process initiated to address urgent healthcare needs. This contract, valued at £142,000, was signed on 1 July 2020, following an award procedure without prior publication of a competition due to the challenges presented by COVID-19 restrictions. The procurement method employed falls under a limited category, and the contract is expected to last for 12 months, with a potential extension available.

This procurement presents opportunities for medical service providers, particularly those skilled in community health support and capable of delivering essential services amidst the current health climate. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include medical practices and health service firms that can comply with the tender specifications and are located in the North Highlands region. This contract may facilitate long-term relationships and stability in supplying necessary medical support to the NHS within the community.

## Notice

NHS Highland requires a Medical Support Service to be provided to Lawson Memorial Community Hospital based at Golspie in the North Highlands.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice to indicate that NHS Highland intend to Direct Award a Contract for the provision of a Medical Support Service to Lawson Memorial Hospital with an anticipated start date of 1 August 2020. The Services shall be provided by three Medical Practices. The Contract is expected to be in place for 12 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months to ensure continuity of this essential service during and after the current coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak and to allow for the completion of re-procurement of the Services in accordance with the 2015 Regulations.(Health, Social, Education and certain other Service Contracts- Light touch Regime)

### Procurement Information

Challenges caused by current working conditions, imposed by COVID-19 restrictions, mean that at present it is not feasible to proceed with a procurement of a new contract.(Health, Social, Education and certain other Service Contracts- Light touch Regime)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451498 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £142,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | BRORA AND HELMSDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE; DORNOCH MEDICAL PRACTICE; GOLSPIE MEDICAL PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451498
- 3 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389661

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389661
  Medical Support Services to Lawson Memorial Hosptal - NHS Highland requires a Medical Support Service to be provided to Lawson Memorial Community Hospital based at Golspie in the North Highlands.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451498
  Medical Support Services to Lawson Memorial Hosptal - NHS Highland requires a Medical Support Service to be provided to Lawson Memorial Community Hospital based at Golspie in the North Highlands.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000624597
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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