A new £72 million community hospital project has picked up an industry accolade at the Partnerships Awards.

The East Lothian Community Hospital, which is being delivered by Hub South East Scotland and Morrison Construction, won the Silver in the Best Healthcare category at last weeks ceremony in London.

Judges said they were impressed at the quick procurement process that demonstrates how a well-thought-out PPP project can achieve sustainability while delivering best value for money. In addition, they also praised the scheme's approach to risk assessment and procurement, which they said boosted its efficiency and contributed to the creation of a cost-effective asset.

The modern and purpose-built hospital is being developed on the existing Roodlands site in Haddington.


Designed by Keppie Design, the multi-million pound health facility is scheduled to be completed in 2019.

Paul McGirk, Hub South East's Chief Executive said: "I'm delighted that the East Lothian Community Hospital has been recognised as an excellent example of true public private partnership working. Our submission demonstrated how together we are meeting and indeed exceeding project milestones, delivering value for money and identifying innovative solutions which have ultimately allowed the design and start of construction of a high quality, modern hospital which has patients' needs at its heart.

"This is Hub South East's largest project to begin construction, and the largest Hub deal signed so far in Scotland. It's been a real team effort and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership with NHS Lothian and our supply chain as we successfully deliver this important facility for the East Lothian area."

David Small, Chief Officer, East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership, said: "The partnership was praised for its approach to risk assessment and procurement and the quick procurement process.

"We are delighted by this achievement and look forward to the construction of the new community hospital continuing on site until 2019."

Image: (L to R) Eddie Robertson (Morrison Construction), Steve Shon (NHS Lothian), Paul McGirk (Hub South East), Miriam Anderson (NHS Lothian), David MacDonald (Scottish Futures Trust).

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