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title: "Integrated GMS Out of Hours and Community Inpatient and Accident and Emergency Service for Islay"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000643947"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2021-08-17"
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# Integrated GMS Out of Hours and Community Inpatient and Accident and Emergency Service for Islay

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000643947

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## Summary

The NHS Highland has conducted a procurement process for the "Integrated GMS Out of Hours and Community Inpatient and Accident and Emergency Service for Islay", aimed at establishing an Out of Hours general medical service for community hospital inpatients alongside emergency medical care. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, given that market research indicated only one viable supplier, Islay Medical Practice. The contract, valued at £1,586,667, was signed on 5th February 2021 and is set to commence on 1st April 2021, with a duration of three years. This contract is classified under the health sector, specifically focusing on medical services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in emergency medical services and outpatient care. Companies that can provide general medical services or have expertise in community health settings would be well-positioned to compete in future procurement initiatives. Engaging in similar contracts could facilitate business growth and establish valuable partnerships within the healthcare network, especially for firms interested in securing contracts with NHS authorities.

## Notice

NHS Highland requires an Out of Hours general medical service for community hospital inpatients and emergency medical care out of hours to patients. The practice will provide an Accident and Emergency service to all patients presenting at the A&E department at the Islay Community Hospital.

### 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 an Integrated General Medical Services and Community Hospital Inpatient and Accident and Emergency Service to the Islay Medical Practice with an anticipated start date of April 1st 2021. The contract is expected to be in place for 3 years.

### Procurement Information

Market research shows there is only one supplier of the goods/services and there are no reasonably

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424600 |
| 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 | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,586,667 |

## 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 | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ISLAY MEDICAL PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424600
- 24 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407887

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407887
  Integrated GMS Out of Hours and Community Inpatient and Accident and Emergency Service for Islay - NHS Highland requires an Out of Hours general medical service for community hospital inpatients and emergency medical care out of hours to patients. The practice will provide an Accident and Emergency service to all patients presenting at the A&E department at the Islay Community Hospital.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424600
  Integrated GMS Out of Hours and Community Inpatient and Accident and Emergency Service for Islay - NHS Highland requires an Out of Hours general medical service for community hospital inpatients and emergency medical care out of hours to patients. The practice will provide an Accident and Emergency service to all patients presenting at the A&E department at the Islay Community Hospital.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000643947
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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