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Witness Support

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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28 Feb 2017 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Witness Support," aimed at providing essential support for witnesses and complainants involved in fitness to practise investigations and hearings. This procurement is classified under the category of guidance and counselling services (CPV code: 85312300) and took place in various locations across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, London, and Northern Ireland. The open procurement method was used, with the tender initially published on 28th February 2017. The contract value is £90,000, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2016 and concluding on 30th August 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and support services, particularly those with experience in legal or medical contexts. Companies equipped to assist vulnerable individuals during investigations or hearings would be well-suited to participate in future procurements of this nature. The GMC’s procurement highlights the need for professional support in sensitive environments, which can foster collaboration with organisations dedicated to providing such critical services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Witness Support

Notice Description

The role of witnesses and complainants during an investigation into a doctor's fitness to practise and at Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) hearings is crucial in providing Medical Practitioners Tribunals with a first-hand account of what has happened so that they can make a decision about a case. We understand that being involved in our fitness to practise procedures and giving evidence at MPTS hearings can be intimidating, which is why we are committed to providing support for witnesses and complainants. The GMC is looking for a partner to provide these services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2902c1d1-ad01-4af1-87ab-63b02df78945
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2016 - 30 Aug 2017 6-12 months
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
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Chris Park
Contact Email
cpark@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
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VICTIM SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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