NHS Highland: contracts awarded without a rival: 95 uncontested awards; 43% of its awards; 72 suppliers; 12 single bid.
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NHS Highland made 95 of its 223 public contract awards without a rival from 2021-02-24 to 2026-09-24: 83 without a competition and 12 after a competition that drew a single bid, to 72 suppliers; the most to Lochgilphead Medical Centre, 4.
An award is uncontested when the buyer had no rival offer to weigh: it was made without a competition (direct award, negotiated procedure without a call for tenders, sole-source or advance-notice contract), or a competition was held and only one bid arrived. Every count below is built award by award from the official notices. Awards to individuals are not included.
NHS Highland gave Lochgilphead Medical Centre 4 awards: 4 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-02-24, latest 2026-06-01.
NHS Highland gave Nairn Healthcare Group 4 awards: 3 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-04-06, latest 2025-11-12.
NHS Highland gave Aviemore Medical Practice 4 awards: 2 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-08-12, latest 2025-09-09.
NHS Highland gave Campbeltown Medical Practice 3 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-08-17, latest 2026-06-01.
NHS Highland gave Islay Medical Practice 3 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-08-17, latest 2026-06-01.
NHS Highland gave Loganair Limited 3 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-11-14, latest 2026-02-09.
NHS Highland gave The Bute Practice 3 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-08-17, latest 2026-06-01.
NHS Highland gave Change Mental Health Ltd 5 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-03-18, latest 2026-04-22.
NHS Highland gave G & A Barnie Group Ltd 2 awards: 0 without a competition, 2 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-04-10, latest 2024-12-17.
NHS Highland gave Jura Medical Practice 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-08-17, latest 2026-06-01.
NHS Highland gave Lorn Medical Practice and Mull and Iona Medical Group 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-09-12, latest 2026-06-01.
NHS Highland gave TAIN & DISTRICT MEDICAL GROUP 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-11-12, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave The Guardian Service Ltd 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-05-10, latest 2025-08-05.
NHS Highland gave Thurso & Halkirk Medical Practice 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2026-06-09.
NHS Highland gave Aird Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Alzheimer Scotland 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-06-02, latest 2026-04-22.
NHS Highland gave Apetito 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-06-11, latest 2021-06-11.
NHS Highland gave Apex Scotland 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-09-12, latest 2025-09-12.
NHS Highland gave Arjo UK Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-09-07, latest 2026-09-07.
NHS Highland gave Ash Healthcare Ltd 1 award: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-04-05, latest 2024-04-05.
NHS Highland gave Aultbea & Gairloch Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Brora and Helmsdale Medical Practice 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-10-30, latest 2025-08-15.
NHS Highland gave Burnfield Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Calder Electrical Contractors Ltd 1 award: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-04-10, latest 2024-04-10.
NHS Highland gave Castle Care (Scotland)Ltd 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-03-18, latest 2026-06-23.
NHS Highland gave CMP 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-09-23, latest 2025-09-23.
NHS Highland gave Colonsay Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-06-01, latest 2026-06-01.
NHS Highland gave CRAIG NEVIS SURGERY 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Creich Surgery 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Crown Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Croyard Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave CULLODEN MEDICAL PRACTICE 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Culloden Surgery 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Custody and Offender Medical Services (COMS) 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-09-16, latest 2026-09-16.
NHS Highland gave Deuchar Williams Health Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-06-01, latest 2026-06-01.
NHS Highland gave Dingwall Medical Group 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Dornoch Medical Practice 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-10-30, latest 2025-08-15.
NHS Highland gave Dunbeath Surgery 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Dunvegan Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Eildon Ltd 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-03-18, latest 2026-06-23.
NHS Highland gave Fairfield Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Fortrose Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Gateway - Highland Homeless Trust 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-03-18, latest 2026-06-23.
NHS Highland gave Glen Mor Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Golspie Medical Practice 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-10-30, latest 2025-08-15.
NHS Highland gave Grantown Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Highland groundcare ltd 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-10-23, latest 2024-10-24.
NHS Highland gave Highland Home carers Ltd 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-03-18, latest 2026-06-23.
NHS Highland gave Inverness College UHI 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-09-16, latest 2026-09-16.
NHS Highland gave Jensen UK Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-10-23, latest 2024-10-23.
NHS Highland gave Kingsmills Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Kingussie Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Kyle Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-06-09, latest 2026-06-09.
NHS Highland gave Minch Adventures 2 awards: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-06-09, latest 2025-06-23.
NHS Highland gave Munlochy & North Kessock Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-09-24, latest 2026-09-24.
NHS Highland gave Nottingham Rehab Limited 1 award: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-06-15, latest 2023-06-15.
NHS Highland gave Portree Medical Centre 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Prism UK Medical Ltd 1 award: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-09-19, latest 2023-09-19.
NHS Highland gave Richmond Fellowshiop Scotland 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-03-18, latest 2026-06-23.
NHS Highland gave Riverside, Loch Ness East and Strathnairn, Cromarty and Dunedin Medical Practices 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Riverside Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Sarabec Ltd 1 award: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-04-28, latest 2026-04-28.
NHS Highland gave SJS Services 1 award: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-02-09, latest 2022-02-09.
NHS Highland gave Southside Road Surgery 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2026-09-16.
NHS Highland gave Tain & Fearn Area Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave The Lifeways Group 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-06-23, latest 2026-06-23.
NHS Highland gave Tiree Medical practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-06-01, latest 2026-06-01.
NHS Highland gave Tweeddale Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave Ullapool Medical Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
NHS Highland gave We Are with You 3 awards: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-11-17, latest 2025-08-13.
| Date | Supplier | How | Stated reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) 080788-2026-HH387-26-TW10-1 | No competition | — |
| 2026-09-16 | Custody and Offender Medical Services (COMS) 087811-2026-1 | No competition | — |
| 2026-09-16 | Inverness College UHI 011994-2023-1 | No competition | — |
| 2026-09-07 | Arjo UK Ltd 064453-2026-1 | No competition | — |
| 2026-06-23 | Highland Home Carers Ltd 058847-2026-3 | No competition Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | — |
| 2026-06-23 | Eildon Ltd 058847-2026-2 | No competition Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | — |
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Source: Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder, Cabinet Office, in the Open Contracting Data Standard (data.open-contracting.org), Open Government Licence v3.0; an award is counted once where both services publish it. Awards are matched to their buyer and supplier as published. Values in these notices often state a framework ceiling rather than a contract amount, so awards are counted, not summed. Updated 17 October 2026.