Planning

Provision of Appraisals for Medical Advisors (DVLA)

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Planning

23 Mar 2022 at 09:25

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

23 Mar 2022 at 09:24

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency is set to initiate an Invitation to Tender in late April 2022 for the provision of Medical Appraisal Services, primarily targeting the provision of approximately 50 quality-assured medical appraisals annually. This opportunity is classified under the medical personnel services category (CPV code 85141000) and is located in Swansea, Wales. The contracted period is expected to commence on 21st June 2022 and conclude on 20th June 2024, with a total contract value of £148,500. Interested parties should note that queries can be directed to andrew.williams@dvla.gov.uk, and the deadline for expressions of interest is set for 20th April 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in providing appraisal and assessment services for medical professionals. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate capabilities in managing quality assurance processes and compliance with the General Medical Council's guidelines will be well-positioned to compete. The DVLA's requirement for flexibility concerning the volume of appraisals may further enhance growth potential for suppliers able to scale their services in response to demand throughout the contract lifecycle.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Appraisals for Medical Advisors (DVLA)

Notice Description

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will be publishing an Invitation to Tender in late April to invite proposals for the Provision of Medical Appraisal Services. Requirement Overview: All licensed doctors are required to have an annual appraisal based on the GMC's (General Medical Council) Good Medical Practise Framework. Medical appraisal is a process of facilitated self-review supported by information gathered from the full scope of the doctor's work. The appraisal forms a mandatory requirement of the GMC's five-year license revalidation cycle. The Supplier must arrange, undertake and record approximately 50 of thesec quality-assured Medical appraisals with DVLA Doctors within a 12 month timescale. Drivers Medical Group within DVLA currently employs 40 DVLA Doctors, 2 Junior Doctors and 1 Senior Medical Advisor (SMA) but this number is likely to increase over the life of this contract. The DVLA has indicated that approximately 50 quality assured Medical appraisals will be required on an annual basis but cannot guarantee minimum or maximum volumes. This will be published on both Contracts Finder and Find a Tender Service (FTS). Any queries relating to this future procurement, or to register an interest, please contact: andrew.williams@dvla.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1e94ec-968d-4f0e-81bb-ff4173fc42b1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£148,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jun 2022 - 20 Jun 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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