Tender

Witness Support Service

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

24 Oct 2018 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently in the active tender stage for the "Witness Support Service", aimed at enhancing emotional support for complainants and witnesses during investigations. This procurement falls under the guidance and counselling services category and has a total contract value of £240,000. The tender period closes on 5th November 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 3rd December 2018 and lasting until 2nd December 2020. The service is expected to cover various locations across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North West, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London, using an open procurement method.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in emotional support and counselling services. Companies with capabilities in providing confidential support, particularly those with experience in witness assistance or similar services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate business growth by establishing a long-term relationship with a prominent regulatory body such as the GMC, thereby enhancing credibility and visibility in the public service sector.

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Notice Title

Witness Support Service

Notice Description

We need an independent and confidential WSS to provide emotional support by telephone to complainants and witnesses who require support during (and after) an investigation. The aim of this service is to improve levels witness/complainant confidence and satisfaction.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1de6718a-57eb-4c0a-998b-cd22aa1bd285
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e59c7336-ca51-48fb-a993-702e90e4d08e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2018 - 2 Dec 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1619236340

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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