Tender

Employee Assistance Services

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

06 Dec 2017 at 11:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently seeking providers for its Employee Assistance Services, a tender that includes telephone and face-to-face counselling services. The procurement method is an open procedure and is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 19 December 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1 February 2018 and will run until 31 January 2021. The services will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, London, and the North West.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in counselling services. Providers with expertise in employee assistance programmes, mental health support, and workplace wellbeing initiatives will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could enable businesses to broaden their client base and enhance their reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Assistance Services

Notice Description

The GMC are looking to appoint a provider who can run an Employee Assistance scheme including telephone and face to face counselling around a range of areas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b86a1da9-4b59-4095-86f2-a72b14b22e18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0beb5635-2c26-4563-be9f-2fbed200025c
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 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
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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