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Witness Support Service

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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24 Jan 2019 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is running a procurement process for a service titled "Witness Support Service." This initiative falls under the industry category of guidance and counselling services and has a total value of £240,000. The contract is set to be delivered in various locations across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North West, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with the tender period having officially ended on 1 January 2019, and the contract period running from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in emotional support and counselling services, particularly those capable of delivering independent and confidential assistance to witnesses and complainants. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability for smaller organisations, which can offer bespoke services tailored to the needs of individuals during and after investigations. Businesses with experience in the public sector and those that can provide quality emotional support may find this to be a valuable opportunity for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Witness Support Service

Notice Description

We need an independent and confidential WSS to provide emotional support by telephone to complainants and witnesses who require support during (and after) an investigation. The aim of this service is to improve levels witness/complainant confidence and satisfaction.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be4d2878-0a25-47f0-9dbb-569314fc45f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cdc5c7e-671e-4e1d-92aa-8bc5115552df
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 2-3 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
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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