---
title: "Independent Healthcare Clinical Partner and Subject Matter Experts - Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792887"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-03-11"
---

# Independent Healthcare Clinical Partner and Subject Matter Experts - Framework Agreement

Buyer: HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792887

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## Summary

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is seeking to establish a framework agreement for Independent Healthcare Clinical Partners and Subject Matter Experts. The tender, titled "Independent Healthcare Clinical Partner and Subject Matter Experts - Framework Agreement," falls under the Health industry category and is located in Scotland, specifically Glasgow. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with key deadlines including an end date for submissions on 11th April 2025, and the award period commencing on the same day. The procurement method is open, allowing for electronic submissions through a specific portal. The contract duration is set for 720 days, with options for two additional 12-month extensions, highlighting the potential for long-term engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare consultancy firms, independent health experts, and clinical service providers to expand their operations within the public sector. The framework agreement allows for multiple participants, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in healthcare improvement to compete. Businesses specializing in health services, clinical governance, and healthcare quality assurance are particularly well-suited to bid for this contract. The requirement for electronic ordering and invoicing, coupled with the need for specified staff qualifications, ensures that successful bidders will be able to leverage modern digital transactions and showcase their professional capabilities.

## Notice

Please see attached ITT

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see attached ITT

Renewal: There is an option to extend this contract by two seperate period of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525715 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 11 March 2029 |

## 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 | HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525715

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525715
  Independent Healthcare Clinical Partner and Subject Matter Experts - Framework Agreement - Please see attached ITT

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://healthcareimprovementscotland.org
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792887
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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