Tender

Advocacy Services (High Court Extensions - England & Wales)

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

19 May 2021 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking proposals for Advocacy Services specifically related to High Court Extensions in England and Wales. This open tender, titled "Advocacy Services (High Court Extensions - England & Wales)," was published on 19th May 2021 and is currently active. The tender period is set to close on 23rd June 2021 at 12:00 BST, with the contract anticipated to commence on 9th September 2021 and run until 8th September 2023. This procurement falls under the legal services category, with various delivery addresses including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in High Court Advocacy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in expanding their services in the legal sector are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in handling HCE application hearings and understand the nuances of advocacy services in complex legal environments will likely find significant potential for growth through this tender.

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Notice Title

Advocacy Services (High Court Extensions - England & Wales)

Notice Description

Advocacy Services are required in relation to HCE application hearings in England and Wales, including those under the weekly fixed listing date system and any exceptional cases falling outside this system.This Tender applies to HCE applications made in England and Wales only and does not include Advocacy Services in relation to appearing before the IOT, MPT and/or defending challenges issued in the High Court under the provisions of S41A(10) of the Medical Act 1983 against Interim Orders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81d7d94b-9600-4231-972e-ed3d678661ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b75f4963-362c-4cae-9b52-e6f387e3f9a0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2021 - 8 Sep 2023 1-2 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
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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