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Provision of Annual Appraisals for DVLA Doctors

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2019 at 10:44

Award Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2019 at 10:42

Tender Notice
Planning

20 Mar 2019 at 12:52

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Annual Appraisals for DVLA Doctors," focused on the administration services sector and based in Swansea, Wales. This tender, identified as PS/19/49, follows an open procedure that is under the threshold, with a contract value of £90,000. The contract period is set from 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2021, and bids were required to be submitted by 3rd June 2019. This contract involves arranging and conducting quality-assured medical appraisals for approximately 40 Medical Advisors, adhering to the General Medical Council's standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare appraisal services, particularly for those with a focus on regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is structured to accommodate their involvement. Businesses well-suited for this competition may include those with experience in medical consultations, staffing experienced appraisers, and managing healthcare assessment processes effectively within the specified timeframe at DVLA's location in Swansea.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Annual Appraisals for DVLA Doctors

Notice Description

Drivers Medical Group currently employs 39 Medical Advisors (MA) and 1 Senior Medical Advisor (SMA) but this may increase or decrease. As a group they are responsible for applying the medical standards for driver licensing in Great Britain, representing the Secretary of State at appeals and advising the medical profession on medical aspects of fitness to drive. Since December 2012 licensed doctors have been required to have an annual appraisal based on the GMC's (General Medical Council) Good Medical Practice Framework. Medical appraisal is a process of facilitated self-review supported by information gathered from the full scope of a doctor's work. The appraisal forms a mandatory requirement of the GMCs 5 year licence revalidation cycle. The Contractor shall be capable of arranging, undertaking and recording approximately 40 quality-assured Medical appraisals within a 12 month timescale. The Contractor's appraiser workforce shall be sufficient to provide the number of appraisals needed each year, these will take place over the year and an indication of the timetable will be discussed at the initial meeting. All appraisal interviews need to be conducted at DVLA Swansea.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cdf11e4-ec76-4fcb-a1ed-eb35538846f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 2019Expired
Award Date
17 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
DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA5 6JL
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOM ENTERPRISES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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