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Doctor Support Service

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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01 Mar 2017 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking to provide a Doctor Support Service, which aims to offer confidential emotional support to doctors under GMC investigations. This contract, valued at £120,000, falls under the classification of miscellaneous health services and is located in the North West of England. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract officially awarded to the British Medical Association on 2nd April 2015, for the period from 1st May 2015 to 1st May 2017. The tender process was conducted using an open procedure, and the deadline for submission was 6th February 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and well-being sector, particularly those with expertise in emotional support services for medical professionals. Companies specialising in psychological support, counselling, and mental health services would be particularly well-positioned to submit proposals. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete for this contract, as it includes provisions for their participation in the bidding process, potentially fostering growth and collaboration in this critical sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Doctor Support Service

Notice Description

The Doctor Support Service provides confidential emotional support to doctors who are under a GMC investigation. Each doctor will be allocated a supporter who is available for telephone based support but also to attend a GMC hearing if required (up to 2 days) and a Doctor Meeting if required (meetings are usually 1 hour). The aim of this service is to ensure that doctors are emotionally supported through our processes. The Doctor Support Service will also be required to provide a safety net of support for doctors who require emotional support outside of core operational hours

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004d812e-f7a0-4dde-805f-aa881499476d
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

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 201510 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2015 - 1 May 2017 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)
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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