Award

Integrated Out of Hours and Community Hospital Inpatient and Accident & Emergency Services (Argyll & Bute)

  • NHS Highland

F15: Voluntary ex ante transparency notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-056186

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05996d

Published 12 September 2025, 1:22pm



Section one: Contracting authority/entity

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Highland

Assynt House, Beechwood Park

Inverness

IV2 3BW

Email

nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot

Telephone

+44 1463704000

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

Integrated Out of Hours and Community Hospital Inpatient and Accident & Emergency Services (Argyll & Bute)

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85121100 - General-practitioner services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Integrated Out of Hours and Community Hospital Inpatient and Accident & Emergency Service across Argyll & Bute region.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £17,355,525

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

HH268-25-TW19 Mull & Iona Out of Hours

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85121100 - General-practitioner services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance

Mull & Iona

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Integrated GMS Out of Hours and Community Hospital Inpatient and Accident & Emergency Service for Isle of Mull.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

HH271-24-TW20 Lochgilphead Out of Hours

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85121100 - General-practitioner services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance

Lochgilphead

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Integrated GMS Out of Hours and Community Hospital Inpatient and Accident & Emergency Service for Lochgilphead.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

HH269-25-TW21 Bute Out of Hours

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85121100 - General-practitioner services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance

Bute

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Integrated GMS Out of Ours and Community Hospital Inpatient and Accident & Emergency Service for the Isle of Bute.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

HH267-25-TW22 Islay Out of Hours

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85121100 - General-practitioner services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance

Islay

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Integrated GMS Out of Ours and Community Hospital Inpatient and Accident & Emergency Service for Isle of Islay.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

HH225-25-TW23 Coll Out of Hours

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85121100 - General-practitioner services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance

Isle of Coll

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Out of Hours Primary Care Medical Service for Isle of Coll. Coll Medical Practice provides healthcare services to a small, rural population of approximately 171 residents. Due to the island's geographical location, it is heavily reliant on a ferry service.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

HH226-25-TW24 Colonsay Out of Hours

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85121100 - General-practitioner services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance

Colonsay

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Out of Hours Medical Service for Isle of Colonsay. Scalasaig Medical Practice provides healthcare services to a small, rural population of approximately 124 residents. Due to the island's geographical location, it is heavily reliant on a ferry service.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

HH346-25-TW25 Tiree Out of Hours

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85121100 - General-practitioner services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance

Tiree

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Out of Hours Primary Care Medical Service for Isle of Tiree. Tiree Medical Practice provides healthcare services to a small, rural population of approximately 653 residents. Due to the island's geographical location, it is heavily reliant on a ferry service.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

HH270-25-TW18 Campbeltown Out of Hours

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85121100 - General-practitioner services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance

Campbeltown

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Integrated GMS Out of Ours and Community Hospital Inpatient and Accident & Emergency Service in Campbeltown.

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


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Negotiated without a prior call for competition

  • The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
    • absence of competition for technical reasons

Explanation:

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: Absence of competition for technical reasons.

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section five. Award of contract/concession

Lot No

2

Title

HH268-25-TW19 Mull & Iona Out of Hours

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract/concession

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Lorn Medical Practice and Mull and Iona Medical Group

Lorn Medical Centre, Soroba Road

OBan

PA34 4HE

Telephone

+44 1631563175

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £2,811,984


Section five. Award of contract/concession

Lot No

4

Title

HH269-25-TW21 Bute Out of Hours

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract/concession

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

The Bute Practice

High Street

Rothesay, Bute

pa20 9jl

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £3,062,640


Section five. Award of contract/concession

Lot No

5

Title

HH267-25-TW22 Islay Out of Hours

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract/concession

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Islay Medical Practice

Geirhilda, Port Ellen

Isle of Islay

PA42 7DR

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £2,400,000


Section five. Award of contract/concession

Lot No

7

Title

HH226-25-TW24 Colonsay Out of Hours

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract/concession

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Colonsay Medical Practice

Scalasaig

Isle of Colonsay

PA61 7YW

Telephone

+44 1951200328

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £362,817


Section five. Award of contract/concession

Lot No

8

Title

HH346-25-TW25 Tiree Out of Hours

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract/concession

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Tiree Medical practice

Tiree Medical Practice,, Baugh

Partner

PA77 6UN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £863,205


Section five. Award of contract/concession

Lot No

1

Title

HH270-25-TW18 Campbeltown Out of Hours

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract/concession

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Campbeltown Medical Practice

Stewart Road

Campbeltown

PA28 6AT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £3,787,938


Section five. Award of contract/concession

Lot No

6

Title

HH225-25-TW23 Coll Out of Hours

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract/concession

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Deuchar Williams Health Ltd

Denny Cross Medical Centre, 1 Duke St

Denny

FK6 6DB

Telephone

+44 7734822093

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £466,740


Section five. Award of contract/concession

Lot No

3

Title

HH271-24-TW20 Lochgilphead Out of Hours

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract/concession

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Lochgilphead Medical Centre

Mid Argyll Community Hospital & Integrated Care Centre, Blarbuie Road

Lochgilphead

PA31 8JZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £3,600,201


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

(SC Ref:810061)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The Inverness Justice Centre

Inverness

Country

United Kingdom