---
title: "Inpatient Medical Cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838275"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2026-08-04"
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# Inpatient Medical Cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838275

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## Summary

NHS Highland is seeking tenders for providing Inpatient Medical Cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital, categorized under health services. Located in Inverness, the procurement is managed through an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted. The tender process is active, with a submission deadline set for 4th September 2026 at noon. The contract, valued at £576,000, is planned for a duration of three years, with a possible extension of up to 12 months. The procurement's classification falls under the CPV code 85120000, and community benefits are a requirement of this tender, aligning with Scotland's public sector procurement policies.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for healthcare providers and medical staffing agencies capable of delivering inpatient medical services. Companies with expertise in hospital staffing, particularly those familiar with managing inpatient units and providing acute, secondary, and end-of-life care, will find this opportunity particularly promising. The open procedure encourages a diverse range of businesses to apply, promoting competition and potential business growth for experienced providers in the healthcare sector. The inclusion of community benefits further enhances the appeal for businesses committed to contributing positively to local public health outcomes.

## Notice

NHS Highland requires Inpatient Medical Cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Nairn Town & County Community Hospital has a 19 bed inpatient unit providing medical care to patients. This includes acute admissions from the Community, transfers from Secondary care and end of life care. The hospital currently has 16 out of the 19 beds opened and staffed.. The Contract is for three years with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561552 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £576,000 |
| Lots value | £576,000 |
| 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

- 4 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561552

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561552
  Inpatient Medical Cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital - NHS Highland requires Inpatient Medical Cover at Nairn Town & County Hospital

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838275
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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