---
title: "Nairn Out of Hours Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811055"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2025-11-12"
---

# Nairn Out of Hours Service

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811055

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## Summary

NHS Highland has awarded a contract for the "Nairn Out of Hours Service," focused on providing GP Medical Cover within the out-of-hours service and Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) in Nairn and Ardersier. The contracting process utilized a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the strategic need to continue with the sole local provider, Nairn Healthcare Group. The contract is active as of 23rd September 2025 and will initially run for 12 months, with an extension option of up to 36 months. This contract is particularly significant for the health industry in the UKM6 region, ensuring consistent service delivery without disruption.

This tender offers a unique business growth opportunity for healthcare providers closely linked to the Nairn area. The procurement was executed through a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice, underlining the exclusive role of Nairn Healthcare Group as the only capable supplier following its merger in 2012. SMEs in similar sectors might view this as a significant case study on securing contracts through longstanding service excellence and local specificity. Additionally, organisations interested in such services can explore avenues for collaboration or support roles which may arise from service demands or expansions.

## Notice

NHS Highland requires a GP Medical Cover within Out of Hours service (and Minor Injuries Unit - MIU) within Nairn & Ardersier. Full service specification indicates needs for one Duty Doctor between the following hours - Monday to Saturday - 18.00 - 08.00 = 5 x 14 hours Saturday and Sunday - 08.00 - 08.00 = 2 x 24 hours Public Holidays 24 hour provision as determined by the Authority each year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of GP Medical Cover within Out of Hours service (and Minor Injuries Unit - MIU) within Nairn & Ardersier. Full service specification indicates needs for one Duty Doctor between the following hours - Monday to Saturday - 18.00 - 08.00 = 5 x 14 hours Saturday and Sunday - 08.00 - 08.00 = 2 x 24 hours Public Holidays 24 hour provision as determined by the Authority each year.

### Procurement Information

Nairn Health Care Group is the sole GP practice serving the Nairn and Ardersier population following a merger in 2012. The service in question is intrinsically linked to the provision of primary care within this locality and cannot be delivered by any other provider without significant disruption to continuity of care and patient safety. There are no other practices within the area to deliver this service, and establishing a new provider would require structural changes that are disproportionate and impractical. A competitive tender exercise was conducted in 2023,which resulted in only one compliant submission--from Nairn Health Care Group--further evidencing the absence of market competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543391 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,816,488 |

## 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NAIRN HEALTHCARE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85121100 - General-practitioner services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543391
- 24 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539895

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539895
  Nairn Out of Hours Service - NHS Highland requires a GP Medical Cover within Out of Hours service (and Minor Injuries Unit - MIU) within Nairn & Ardersier. Full service specification indicates needs for one Duty Doctor between the following hours - Monday to Saturday - 18.00 - 08.00 = 5 x 14 hours Saturday and Sunday - 08.00 - 08.00 = 2 x 24 hours Public Holidays 24 hour provision as determined by the Authority each year.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543391
  Nairn Out of Hours Service - NHS Highland requires a GP Medical Cover within Out of Hours service (and Minor Injuries Unit - MIU) within Nairn & Ardersier. Full service specification indicates needs for one Duty Doctor between the following hours - Monday to Saturday - 18.00 - 08.00 = 5 x 14 hours Saturday and Sunday - 08.00 - 08.00 = 2 x 24 hours Public Holidays 24 hour provision as determined by the Authority each year.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811055

## Provenance

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