Tender

Selected Medical Practitioner (SMP) & Independent Registered Medical Practitioner (IRMP) services

7 FORCES PROCUREMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Selected Medical Practitioner (SMP) and Independent Registered Medical Practitioner (IRMP) services is being led by the 7 Forces Procurement Service on behalf of the police forces of Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, and Essex. This regional procurement process aims to consolidate medical practitioner services under a single contract, covering key areas such as medical appeals and pension reviews. The tender is currently ongoing, with a submission deadline that has now passed, and the contract is expected to commence from January 1, 2021, lasting until December 31, 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £3 million, with a minimum threshold of £250,000. Services will be delivered in the East of England region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for medical service providers, particularly those specialising in health and safety consultancy, medical personnel supply, and related services. Businesses that are SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive. Providers with expertise in occupational medicine and those who can demonstrate a robust understanding of police regulations and medical assessment processes will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Selected Medical Practitioner (SMP) & Independent Registered Medical Practitioner (IRMP) services

Notice Description

The Seven Force Procurement Service acting on behalf of Suffolk,Norfolk,Cambridgeshire,Bedfordshire,Hertfordshore,Kent and Essex Police Forces', are conducting a regional procurement process for the provision of Selected Medical Practitioner (SMP)/Independent Registered Medical Practitioner (IRMP) services. The range of services will include (as a minimum): * Decisions on Permanency (including deferred pensions); * Injury on Duty Considerations; * Impact on Earnings Review (Working Capability and Degree of Disability); * Internal Reviews; * Review of Medical Appeal Submissions and attendance at Medical Appeal Board; * Police Recruit Pension Scheme Medicals and Pension Reviews (Over age 65). The SMP/IRMP will need to provide opinions that are fair, consistent and supported by clear evidence and reasoning in accordance with Police Pension Regulations and appropriate legislation and must be a fully registered medical practitioner and a Member or Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (MFOM Part II or FFOM), or EEA equivalent. The above mentioned Forces' currently use a number of different suppliers and are now looking at a single contract in County lots as a Procurement approach across the Region.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd96006c-b9c4-4577-a42a-4cd707573563
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

85100000 - Health services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121000 - Medical practice services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2026 Over 5 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
7 FORCES PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
Andrea Weed
Contact Email
andrea.weed@suffolk.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01473613693

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

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