Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Highland
Assynt House, Beechwood Park
Inverness
IV2 3BW
Contact
Patricia Morrison
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
General Medical Practitioner(s) (GPs) for Kilcreggan and Garelochhead Medical Practices, Argyll and Bute
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Main site or place of performance
Kilcreggan and Garelochhead Medical Practices,
Argyll and Bute.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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, café, 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 café. 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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: as per procurement docs / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
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.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-017820
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
N/a
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Expression of interest to patricia.morrison4@nhs.scot
Please note that the contract duration of 48 months has been used for the purpose of the advert only. The duration is permanent.
(SC Ref:771182)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Inverness Justice Centre
Longman Road
Inverness
IV1 1AH
Country
United Kingdom