Tender

Doctor Support Service

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

10 Feb 2021 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking proposals for a "Doctor Support Service" in the healthcare sector, aimed at aiding doctors involved in fitness to practise investigations and potential licence withdrawals. This open tender was published on 10th February 2021 and remains active, with submissions due by 17th March 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st May 2021 and continue until 30th April 2024, covering a range of delivery locations including the United Kingdom and other regions such as Europe and the Channel Islands. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in healthcare services or support for medical professionals. Companies with expertise in managing licensing processes, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder support within the healthcare sector would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their visibility in the medical field and foster relationships with key regulatory bodies like the GMC, thereby facilitating business growth and development in related areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Doctor Support Service

Notice Description

The aim of this requirement is to support:- Doctors currently subject to GMC fitness to practise process or policies (ie. investigation/monitoring/subject to publication policy) or involved in a GMC process to remove their licence for non-engagement with revalidation.- Doctors in the licence withdrawal process.- Potentially provide a similar support service for physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) who may become subject to GMC fitness to practise investigation/monitoring if, as anticipated, we start to regulate both professions during the lifetime of the Doctor Support Service contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-998682c5-beda-42fa-a1c3-31d6fe363dc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b74000dd-8f13-43b0-8926-ce67bd261c59
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
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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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