HH065-25-HB Medical Services HMP Highland

NHS Highland, working with the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), is seeking a provider to deliver medical services for people held at the new HMP Highland, which is due to open in Spring 2027.

The service will form part of the healthcare provision within the new prison and is expected to support safe, effective and person-centred care in a custodial setting. Delivery will need to operate in accordance with NHS clinical governance arrangements, statutory responsibilities and relevant prison healthcare standards.

The procurement covers medical and associated healthcare services, with the notice identifying CPV categories relating to medical practice, medical services, general practitioner services, specialist medical services and healthcare services.

Contract Information

Buyer: NHS Highland

Deadline: 28th September 2026 at 12:00

Contract Value: £720,000 excluding VAT

Delivery Length: 1st January 2027 to 31st March 2033

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Evaluation Criteria

Bids will be evaluated using the following weighting:

• Quality – 70%
• Cost – 30%

The strong quality weighting indicates that the procurement will place significant emphasis on the quality of the proposed service alongside its cost.

Contract Extension and Renewal

The contract is described as being for an initial four-year period, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

The procurement notice also states that the contract is subject to renewal.

Healthcare and Governance Requirements

The medical service will operate within the custodial environment at HMP Highland and must align with NHS clinical governance requirements, statutory responsibilities and prison healthcare standards.

Further detailed clinical, staffing, regulatory or operational requirements are not disclosed in the information provided.

The opportunity represents a substantial healthcare procurement for providers experienced in delivering medical services within specialist or secure environments, supporting the establishment of healthcare provision at the new HMP Highland.

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