Award

Medical Examiner for foster carer, connected person and special guardian applicants

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

03 Apr 2024 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of medical examiner services for foster carer, connected person, and special guardian applicants in the health services category. The contract, with a value of £90,000, was awarded to Every Medical Ltd T/A Fostering Medicals. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 15th March 2024. The contract is set to start on 4th April 2024 and end on 31st March 2027.

This tender for medical examiner services offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses providing health services and medical examination expertise would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The location of the contract is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, providing an opportunity for local businesses to engage with Somerset Council's procurement process.

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Notice Title

Medical Examiner for foster carer, connected person and special guardian applicants

Notice Description

We require a provider to deliver a service to complete medical examinations and examiner summaries in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost in order to improve our assessment process and access to panel

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7ecbd32-94e6-42e3-85f0-6dbadff8fad6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e228242-16f5-4f6a-b585-910d7512d4e1
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tracie Bosher
Contact Email
tracie.bosher@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1823359147

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERY MEDICAL LTD T/A FOSTERING MEDICALS

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