Planning

Witness Support Service

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Planning

13 Sep 2018 at 16:45

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is preparing to launch a tender for the "Witness Support Service," aimed at providing emotional support via telephone for complainants and witnesses during fitness to practise investigations. This service falls under the industry of well-support services and is expected to take place across various regions including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period expected to run from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2021. A notice for this tender is anticipated on 8 October 2018, with a planned budget of £55,000 annually for a three-year period.

This upcoming tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and volunteer community service enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in emotional support or related services. Companies with experience in providing well-support services or those within the healthcare sector may find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this process can enable these businesses to expand their service offerings, strengthen their reputation in the social support domain, and potentially secure a long-term partnership with a leading medical council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Witness Support Service

Notice Description

The General Medical Council (GMC) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) are collaborating to establish a joint Witness Support Service (WSS), to provide emotional support by telephone for complainants and witnesses at any point during the life of a fitness to practise investigation. The WSS will be accessible to witnesses and complainants on a full-time basis during office hours.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-582cb41f-254f-4bdf-9afd-35d4bfb4ae7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822ee01d-06ce-48bf-8bc7-b5e7d71ca82a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

76460000 - Well-support services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Oct 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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