--- title: "General Medical Practitioner(s) (GPs) for Kilcreggan and Garelochhead Medical Practices, Argyll and Bute" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000768721" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768721" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000768721.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000768721.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND" published: "2024-07-02" --- # General Medical Practitioner(s) (GPs) for Kilcreggan and Garelochhead Medical Practices, Argyll and Bute Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000768721 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768721) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000768721.json) ## Summary NHS Highland has conducted a public procurement for General Medical Practitioners for Kilcreggan and Garelochhead Medical Practices located in Argyll and Bute. The procurement stage is currently in the active status with a tender deadline on 21st June 2024. Interested businesses can submit their expressions of interest to the Primary Care Manager, Patricia Morrison, by the specified deadline. This procurement falls under the services category and follows an open procedure for the selection of medical practitioners. This tender offers an opportunity for registered General Medical Practitioners with remote and rural experience to provide high-quality primary medical services to the communities of Kilcreggan and Garelochhead. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with experience in delivering healthcare services to small communities and engaging with patients in rural areas. The contract duration is permanent, offering long-term prospects for business growth. Interested parties need to adhere to the submission deadlines and guidelines outlined by the contracting authority, NHS Highland. ## Notice Expression of Interest are invited for General Medical Practitioner(s) (GPs) to provide Primary Medical Services under a general medical services contract for patients registered with the Kilcreggan and Gareleochhead Medical Practices, Argyll and Bute. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Applications are invited from registered General Medical Practitioners with remote and rural experience to deliver high-quality primary medical services responsive to the needs of the 2,542 registered patients of the Kilcreggan Medical Practice. A separate contract is also available for the 1,847 registered patients of the Garelochhead Medical Centre. Applications are welcome for one or both practices. Out-of-hours service provision is covered at Vale of Leven Hospital, Alexandria through NHS 24. Kilcreggan, located at the southern tip of the Rosneath peninsula in Argyll and Bute in the West of Scotland, is complemented by Garelochhead town at the northern end of the peninsula. Both small communities are recognised for their welcoming hospitality, a strong sense of community, and offer breathtaking views of the River Clyde. Inverclyde is conveniently reachable from Kilcreggan via a 13-minute passenger ferry journey and is just an hour and 10-minute drive to Glasgow City Centre. In Kilcreggan, you can find a pharmacy, cafe, independent shops and businesses, and a local public house with a delightful menu. For groceries, there's a supermarket in nearby Rosneath village. The area is also home to the highly-rated Knockderry Hotel. Garelochhead, situated at the top of the Peninsula, features a petrol station and cafe. If you travel 15 miles to Helensburgh town, you'll discover two supermarkets, a diverse range of shops, cafes, restaurants, a swimming pool and even a cinema. For more information regarding local amenities, services, and networks, please visit the Argyll and Bute Place 2 B website at abplace2b.scot Applicants are invited to submit an expression of interest to Primary Care Manager, Patricia Morrison patricia.morrison4@nhs.scot by Friday 21st June 2024 5 pm. On receipt of this we will supply the practice specification and request a business case for submission by 28th June 2024 5 pm, with interviews scheduled in the following week, date to be confirmed. Further information can be obtained by contacting Patricia Morrison, Argyll and Bute HSCP, Primary Care Manager Patricia Morrison patricia.morrison4@nhs.scot.. Applicants are invited to submit an expression of interest by contacting to Primary Care Manager, Patricia Morrison patricia.morrison4@nhs.scot by Friday 21st June 2024 5 pm. On receipt of this we will supply the practice specification and request a business case for submission by 28th June 2024 5 pm, with interviews scheduled in the following week, date to be confirmed. Renewal: Please note that the contract duration of 48 months has been used for the purpose of the advert only. The duration is permanent. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508857 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Please note that the contract duration of 48 months has been used for the purpose of the advert only. The duration is permanent. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,524,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | 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 - 2 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508857 - 10 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507064 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507064 General Medical Practitioner(s) (GPs) for Kilcreggan and Garelochhead Medical Practices, Argyll and Bute - Expression of Interest are invited for General Medical Practitioner(s) (GPs) to provide Primary Medical Services under a general medical services contract for patients registered with the Kilcreggan and Gareleochhead Medical Practices, Argyll and Bute. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508857 General Medical Practitioner(s) (GPs) for Kilcreggan and Garelochhead Medical Practices, Argyll and Bute - Expression of Interest are invited for General Medical Practitioner(s) (GPs) to provide Primary Medical Services under a general medical services contract for patients registered with the Kilcreggan and Gareleochhead Medical Practices, Argyll and Bute. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768721 - https://www.bmj.com/careers/job/203710/general-medical-practitioner-s-/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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