Tender

GOC Legal Support Services

GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jan 2019 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Optical Council is seeking proposals for its "GOC Legal Support Services" tender, which falls under the legal services category (CPV code: 79100000). This active procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 22nd February 2019. The contract is due to commence on 1st May 2019 and will last until 30th April 2021. The services will be delivered across various locations including London and other territories in the UK, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories. This tender follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure.

This opportunity provides a significant avenue for legal firms specialising in investigative work and regulatory compliance, particularly those with experience in fitness to practise cases. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, giving them a chance to expand their business by offering services such as legal advice, training, and representation at hearings. The GOC's need for comprehensive support in legal matters necessitates a diverse range of competencies, making it an ideal opportunity for qualified legal professionals to grow their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GOC Legal Support Services

Notice Description

The requirements of the service are:1. Conduct of investigative work on the GOC's behalf in relation to fitness to practise allegations;2. Preparation for, and presentation of, the GOC's case at substantive Fitness to Practise Committee hearings;3. Occasional preparation for, and presentation of the GOC's case at non-substantive hearings (interim order applications/reviews/extensions, substantive order reviews) and Registration Appeal Committee hearings;4. Provision of advice relating to the conduct of individual investigations into the fitness to practise of GOC registrants and also relating to interpretation of GOC legislation/Rules;5. Provision of training to Council members, Committee members, Case Examiners and staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03734033-8997-420d-a490-706627fb2948
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4dcd72a-a6aa-4491-81f1-63d94b9a0b0f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4M 7NG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Within
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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