--- title: "PROVISION OF PRIMARY MEDICAL SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783828" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783828" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783828.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783828.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS BORDERS" published: "2024-11-22" --- # PROVISION OF PRIMARY MEDICAL SERVICES Buyer: NHS BORDERS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783828 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783828) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783828.json) ## Summary NHS Borders is seeking to procure primary medical services for patients in the Duns area of the Scottish Borders under a General Medical Services Contract. This procurement involves servicing approximately 3226 patients and aims to provide comprehensive health services. The process is in the tender stage with an open procedure, and submissions must be made electronically by 18th December 2024, with the award expected to commence on 19th December 2024. Located in Melrose, NHS Borders is acting as the central purchasing body, with the contact point being Shona Milne. This tender falls under the Health industry category and seeks to ensure a high standard of medical care under the regulations prescribed by Scottish legislation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly for those experienced in providing general medical services. It is an attractive proposition for organisations looking to expand their presence in the Scottish Borders area, especially if they have a solid track record in managing sizable patient groups. The contract is of a permanent nature, indicating long-term engagement and potential growth. Companies that meet the selection criteria, including economic suitability and staffing qualifications, are well-suited to compete, with the process designed to ensure fair and open competition. ## Notice Provision of primary medical services to patients in the Duns area of the Scottish Borders under a General Medical Services Contract for approximately 3226 patients. The full invitation to Submit a Business Case document is available in the additional documents section of this notice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of primary medical services to patients in the Duns area of the Scottish Borders General Medical Services Contract ("GMS Contract") the form of which is prescribed by The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Scotland) Regulations 2018. Renewal: Renewal or extension will be agreed at an appropriate stage of the original contract term. The duration is for the purposes of the advert. The term of the contract is permanent (under the terms of the GMS Contract). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518873 | | 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 | 22 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 BORDERS | | Locality | MELROSE | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 9BS | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Leaderdale and Melrose | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518873 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518873&idx=7 9th December 2024 - GMS Statements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518873&idx=6 9th December 2024 - Job Description for Receptionist/Administrator - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518873&idx=5 9th December 2024 - Job Description for Practice Nurse - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518873&idx=4 9th December 2024 - Job Description for Deputy Practice Manager - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518873&idx=3 9th December 2024 - Job Description for Advanced Nurse Practitioner - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518873&idx=2 9th December 2024 - Response to Questions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518873&idx=1 22nd November 2024 - Invitation to Submit a Business Case - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518873 PROVISION OF PRIMARY MEDICAL SERVICES - Provision of primary medical services to patients in the Duns area of the Scottish Borders under a General Medical Services Contract for approximately 3226 patients. The full invitation to Submit a Business Case document is available in the additional documents section of this notice. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2018/66/contents/made - http://www.nhsborders.org.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783828 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=783828 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=783828 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783828. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783828.json.