Medical Support Services to Lawson Memorial Hospital

NHS Highland has completed a procurement process for the provision of Medical Support Services to Lawson Memorial Hospital, located in Golspie, UKM6, North Highlands. The procuring authority, NHS Highland, issued an award under a limited procurement method which entailed direct contracting without prior publication due to technical reasons. The contract, valued at £451,560, is active from 27 June 2022, and the initial term is set for 24 months with a potential extension of another 12 months.

The industry category is medical practice and related services, with the involvement of local medical practices from Brora, Helmsdale, Golspie, and Dornoch to ensure continuity of essential services. This procurement presents business opportunities primarily for medical practices specializing in managing community and rural healthcare services. The focus on small, rural practices suggests a growth opportunity for organisations that provide community-based medical services, with significant potential for those that can tap into similar niche markets.

Specialised medical practices in the Highlands region, particularly those experienced in serving older adults, would be well-positioned to leverage such contracts to sustain and potentially expand their operations. The emphasis on using local practices ensures that businesses with existing regional ties and expertise in serving the community will remain competitive.