---
title: "General Medical Services (GMS) Contract (17J)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000683619"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2022-03-01"
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# General Medical Services (GMS) Contract (17J)

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000683619

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## Summary

NHS Highland is currently inviting tenders for the General Medical Services (GMS) Contract for the Invergordon Medical Practice, located in Ross-shire, Scottish Highlands. The tender process is at the active stage with submissions due by 1 April 2022. This open procedure aims to engage a forward-thinking group of general practitioners to deliver medical services for a patient population of approximately 14,000. The contract value is set at £1,980,000, and the successful tender will commence immediately upon contract award, which is anticipated to take place on the same date.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those with proven experience in delivering high-quality primary medical services and a commitment to patient safety and community healthcare initiatives. Groups with expertise in developing multi-disciplinary primary healthcare teams and a dedication to continuous quality improvement will be particularly well-suited to participate. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Jill Mitchell at NHS Highland for further details regarding their application.

## Notice

NHS Highland is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking group of GP's to deliver the contract for medical services in Invergordon and Alness. Invergordon Medical Practice is located within Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands within easy commuting distance to the city of Inverness. The practice is based within modern premises with a branch surgery in the neighbouring town of Alness. With a population of 14,000 patients the practice is undergoing significant transformation under Health Board management.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking group of GPs to take on the contract for medical and additional services as previously provided in Invergordon and Alness. Experience of delivering high-quality primary medical services is essential combined with an ethos of developing a multi-disciplinary primary healthcare team. Evidence of a commitment to patient safety; a track record of quality improvement; and a commitment to education and training will be required.. Please contact Jill Mitchell for additional information. jill.mitchell2@nhs.scot

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442024 |
| 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 | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,980,000 |
| Lots value | £1,980,000 |
| 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

- 1 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442024

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442024
  General Medical Services (GMS) Contract (17J) - NHS Highland is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking group of GP's to deliver the contract for medical services in Invergordon and Alness. Invergordon Medical Practice is located within Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands within easy commuting distance to the city of Inverness. The practice is based within modern premises with a branch surgery in the neighbouring town of Alness. With a population of 14,000 patients the practice is undergoing significant transformation under Health Board management.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000683619
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/IJC

## Provenance

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