Top suppliers
Top suppliers to NHS Lothian
Top-five suppliers hold 92% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What NHS Lothian buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
853345Recent contracts
Latest NHS Lothian contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Framework Agreement for Minor Roofing Works and Services (up to 100k GBP Excluding VAT)
Central Roofing & Building Services Ltd · 2025-02-11
All Adult Footwear including Bespoke,Modular, Stock & Custom Insoles
Buchanan Orthotics Ltd · 2024-07-14
£395K
Ankle Foot Orthosis
MAG Orthotics Limited · 2024-07-14
£54K
Footwear Repair and Adaptation
MAG Orthotics Limited · 2024-07-14
£23K
Breast Insert and Fitting Service
Browns More Hair Now Ltd · 2024-07-10
£120K
Award of Student Hub at Princess Alexandra Eye Pavillion
Clark Contracts Limited · 2024-03-01
£187K
NHS Lothian Radiotherapy Linac Replacement 2023
Varian Medical Systems UK Ltd · 2024-02-01
£3.4M
Provision of Services to support the Sexual Health and Wellbeing of LGBT+ adults (16+) living in NHS Lothian.
LGBT Health and Wellbeing · 2023-12-28
£634K
Provision of services to support the emotional health and wellbeing of LGB and Transgender young people (13-18 year olds)
LGBT Youth Scotland · 2023-12-28
£405K
Provision of services to support the sexual health and wellbeing of GBMSM adults (aged 16+)
Waverley Care · 2023-12-28
£260K
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Awards to SMEs
92%
Top-5 supplier share
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Framework call-offs
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Awards to social enterprises
Around 67% of NHS Lothian’s classified awards go to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to NHS Lothian
How much does NHS Lothian spend on procurement?
NHS Lothian awarded 11 contracts totalling £5.5M between 2023-10-17 and 2026-10-17, working with 10 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £553K.
Who are NHS Lothian's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to NHS Lothian by total award value are Varian Medical Systems UK Ltd, LGBT Health and Wellbeing, LGBT Youth Scotland. The top five suppliers together hold 92% of contract value.
What does NHS Lothian buy from suppliers?
NHS Lothian's procurement is concentrated in health and social work services, medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, construction work, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
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Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-10-17
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