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Advocacy Services (High Court Extensions - England & Wales)

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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09 Sep 2021 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the General Medical Council (GMC), which is seeking providers for "Advocacy Services (High Court Extensions - England & Wales)." This contract, classified under the legal services industry, is located in England and Wales and has a value of £150,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period having concluded on 23rd June 2021. The contract commenced on 9th September 2021 and is set to end on 8th September 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those specialising in advocacy for High Court extensions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as they often bring unique expertise and competitive pricing. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in handling High Court applications or similar legal services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a prominent buying organisation such as the GMC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy Services (High Court Extensions - England & Wales)

Notice Description

Advocacy Services are required in relation to HCE application hearings in England and Wales, including those under the weekly fixed listing date system and any exceptional cases falling outside this system.This Tender applies to HCE applications made in England and Wales only and does not include Advocacy Services in relation to appearing before the IOT, MPT and/or defending challenges issued in the High Court under the provisions of S41A(10) of the Medical Act 1983 against Interim Orders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb27b138-cde2-499e-ba98-5bb0602a6531
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2021 - 8 Sep 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINCOLN HOUSE CHAMBERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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