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Doctor Support Service

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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24 Jul 2024 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of the Doctor Support Service, a peer-to-peer emotional support service for doctors facing fitness to practise procedures. The service, classified under miscellaneous health services, will be available internationally including in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other regions. The open procedure tender was awarded to the British Medical Association, with the contract set to run from 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2028, valued at £264,600. The award notice was published on 24th July 2024, indicating the commencement of support services as planned.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare service sector capable of offering peer support and counselling services. Businesses experienced in managing mental health and well-being programmes for medical professionals would be particularly well-suited to this type of contract. Furthermore, the provision of services to a diverse geographic region ensures broad impact and operational expansion potential. The stability of a four-year contract allows for long-term planning and resources allocation, encouraging sustainable business growth within this specialised industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Doctor Support Service

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of The Doctor Support Service ('the Service') - an independent, peer-to-peer emotional support service for doctors who:- are subject to GMC fitness to practise procedures,- have been referred to a Medical Practitioners Tribunal (MPT) hearing or- have been notified that the GMC may withdraw their licence to practise.We expect between 100 to 150 doctors to take up the Service per annum. The majority will be doctors seeking support during a GMC investigation of their fitness to practise. Approximately 850 such investigations were opened in 2022; roughly 30% resulted in referral to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) for adjudication at a hearing. Approximately 10% of the doctors contacting the Service will be subject to potential withdrawal of their licence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/387db9b2-3915-4eab-b1b2-53a11d5d8f28
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£264,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£264,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2028 4-5 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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