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GOC Legal Support Services Contract Award Notice

GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2019 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Optical Council, located at 10 Old Bailey, London, has recently awarded the "GOC Legal Support Services Contract." This contract falls under the legal services category and is valued at £500,000. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2019 and will continue until 30th June 2021. The award notice was published on 24th July 2019.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for legal firms, particularly those specialising in fitness to practise investigations and hearings. Companies involved in providing comprehensive legal support services, including case preparation and advisory roles, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The contract not only helps to satisfy the immediate needs of the General Optical Council but also strengthens partnerships in the legal sector across the UK and other territories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GOC Legal Support Services Contract Award Notice

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-b5fd17-399b2b30-b6d8-4eac-9ad1-6d5c144b5597
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8a11161-5062-4505-bcc5-77ec64663ea0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 2-3 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 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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Within
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

CMS

KINGSLEY NAPLEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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