Tender

External Legal Services - Scotland

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

31 Jul 2019 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently inviting tenders for "External Legal Services - Scotland" as part of their procurement process. This tender falls within the legal services industry, specifically targeting the provision of legal support within the Scottish jurisdiction. The procurement method is an open procedure, which is below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 14 August 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2019 and run until 31 August 2023. Services will primarily be delivered in Scotland, United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services. Businesses with expertise in litigation management and the ability to collaborate closely with client teams will thrive in this competitive environment. Firms that understand the nuances of Scottish law and have experience working with regulatory bodies will find this tender advantageous for growth and market expansion within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Legal Services - Scotland

Notice Description

In England and Wales, all litigation is managed by the GMC's in-house legal team. In Scotland, the GMC instructs agent solicitors to conduct litigation and, where applicable, instruct Counsel - this work inevitably requires the agent solicitor to work closely with the GMC's in-house legal team, who provide all instructions. The GMC has no solicitors authorised to act within the Scottish jurisdiction.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47870c39-6893-4073-9ee6-05d82750de9d
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2023 4-5 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
Christine Jack
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1619236340

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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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