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Police & Fire Medical Appeal Board Framework

HOME OFFICE

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15 Aug 2019 at 14:51

Award Notice
Tender

20 May 2019 at 10:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is conducting a tender process for the "Police & Fire Medical Appeal Board Framework," which falls under the business services and health and social work services categories. This procurement aims to establish regional Medical Appeal Boards to handle medical appeals related to police and fire pensions across England, Wales, and Scotland. The contract period is set to commence from 1st October 2019 and will run until 30th September 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £3.5 million, with a minimum value of £2.5 million. The open procedure will allow submissions until 24th June 2019, offering opportunities for interested parties to participate in delivering these critical services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for larger businesses and those with experience in legal and consulting services, particularly in fields related to public service administration, medical appeals, and stakeholder training. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in managing appeal boards, recruiting and training qualified personnel, and monitoring performance will be well-suited to compete. The requirement for independent advice and stakeholder engagement also indicates potential for collaboration with various public and private entities, thereby fostering growth and enhancing service delivery across the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Police & Fire Medical Appeal Board Framework

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for the Home Department ("the Home Office") has overall responsibility for policing in England and Wales and for the fire service in England only. Policing in Scotland and the fire service in both Wales and Scotland are devolved powers. However, the requirements under the contract being tendered relate to both policing and fire in England, Scotland and Wales. The Home Office requires a provider to manage boards of medical referees who will conduct medical appeals under the appropriate police & fire pension regulations in England, Wales and Scotland. The required services comprise the provision of regional Medical Appeal Boards for the police and fire services in England, Wales and Scotland, in accordance with relevant pension and injury benefit regulations. SCOPE The scope of the Framework Agreement includes the following: *Administering Police and Fire Medical Appeal Boards; *Recruitment and training of members with appropriate expertise. *Monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators. *Producing annual and quarterly reports submitted formally to the Home Office. *Access to legal advice both before and after the hearings, whether from providers own legally qualified staff or through external legal advisers' and 'post decision case-work. *Providing stakeholders, such as pension authorities, selected medical practitioners, fire trades unions and the Police Federation with at least one day of training per year in relation to Medical Appeal Boards. Training will be based on stakeholder needs and feedback from board members and is distinct from training provided by parent organisations. *To ensure independence of the appeal board process. Additional information: Additional information and joining instruction can be found within the attachment: "PAFMAB instructions"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4519c1dc-1c86-4041-80e0-f9268ffebc43
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 3-4 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DURADIAMOND HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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