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Contract for Appraisals and Revalidation of DWP Doctors

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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11 Apr 2024 at 13:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the appraisal and revalidation of DWP doctors to Wessex Appraisal Service Ltd. The contract, valued at £33,150 GBP, falls under the Health and social work services industry category. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation (below threshold). The tender period ended on 29th March 2024, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2024 and lasting until 31st March 2027.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the health and social work services sector to provide appraisal and revalidation services for DWP doctors. Companies experienced in virtual services using MS Teams or secure video conferencing tools would be well-suited to compete. The Department for Work and Pensions, located in Sheffield, England, is the buying organization for this procurement process, which has already reached the award stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Appraisals and Revalidation of DWP Doctors

Notice Description

DWP has a requirement that the medical practitioners within its employment be appraised annually in line with the NHSE best practice guidance and General Medical Council ("GMC") standards. Every five years, the annual appraisals carried out are used for the purpose of revalidation of the Medical Practitioner and recommendations are made to the GMC on whether to allow the medical practitioner to continue practising. The Services are to be performed virtually using MS Teams or another appropriate secure video conferencing tool. In certain circumstances, if requested by DWP and by prior agreement, appraisal discussions may take place in-person. Date(s) of Delivery: Each appraisal year shall run between 1 April to 31 March annually and all appraisals of the medical practitioners shall be completed by 31 March each year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff001574-bc9f-4453-b93c-ff680d882b4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/202dc991-1e3f-4458-94da-7633f8fcd3e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2EL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESSEX APPRAISAL SERVICE

Further Information

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