Tender

Provision of Global Medical Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)

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Tender

16 Dec 2019 at 12:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, C&C, Defence Medical Services (DMS) is currently at the Tender stage for the procurement of "Provision of Global Medical Support". This contract, classified under Medical Specialist Services (CPV code: 85121200), has a total value of £3,000,000 and is aimed at providing medical support for Service Personnel deployed overseas. The tender was published on 16 December 2019, with submissions due by 30 January 2020, and the contract is set to start on 1 May 2020, lasting until 30 April 2023. The delivery addresses span multiple locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and medical services sectors, particularly for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises). Companies that specialise in medical services, including but not limited to diagnostic testing, emergency care, dental services, and rehabilitation, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The emphasis on providing NHS standard care increases the potential for businesses that can ensure high-quality medical support tailored to the needs of military personnel.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Global Medical Support

Notice Description

The requirement is for Global Medical Support provision overseas to care for Service Personnel deployed on Operations and short term deployments under Front Line Commands (FLC). The Contractor shall provide a registration-free medical service for up to 2500 sponsored personnel accessed through a dedicated telephone number in an assistance centre. Capability increases may be sought for up to a maximum of 5,000 personnel during the contract period. The care provided by the Contractor, through 3rd party providers if necessary, will, wherever realistically feasible , be equivalent to NHS standard and should cover: i. Minor treatments/procedures ii. Basic diagnostic tests including pathology and x-rays iii. Access to physiotherapy iv. Access to specialist opinions in the major clinical areas for surgical procedures and inpatient care v. Emergency maternity services including pre and post-natal care vi. Rehabilitation/convalescent services vii. Dental care Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Lichfield: Medical specialist services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997dc98c-663a-4567-a1a3-b29d222ad292
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 2-3 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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