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Doctor Support Service

General Medical Council (GMC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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11 Oct 2021 at 12:34

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Tender

10 Feb 2021 at 15:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking tenders for the "Doctor Support Service," which falls under the healthcare services industry. This active procurement process is being conducted via an open procedure, and the tender submission deadline is set for 17th March 2021. The service aims to assist doctors currently undergoing GMC fitness to practice processes and may extend support to physician associates and anaesthesia associates in the future. The delivery will primarily be within the UK, and the contract duration is expected to be approximately three years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in medical support services, particularly those experienced in assisting healthcare professionals through regulatory processes. Companies with a strong background in the healthcare sector, particularly those offering wellness programs, compliance support, or educational services for medical practitioners, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The tender's open procurement method encourages broad participation, providing a platform for various healthcare service providers to showcase their capabilities and grow their business within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Doctor Support Service

Notice Description

The aim of this requirement is to support: - Doctors currently subject to GMC fitness to practise process or policies (ie. investigation/monitoring/subject to publication policy) or involved in a GMC process to remove their licence for non-engagement with revalidation. - Doctors in the licence withdrawal process. - Potentially provide a similar support service for physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) who may become subject to GMC fitness to practise investigation/monitoring if, as anticipated, we start to regulate both professions during the lifetime of the Doctor Support Service contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this requirement is to support: - Doctors currently subject to GMC fitness to practise process or policies (ie. investigation/monitoring/subject to publication policy) or involved in a GMC process to remove their licence for non-engagement with revalidation. - Doctors in the licence withdrawal process. - Potentially provide a similar support service for physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) who may become subject to GMC fitness to practise investigation/monitoring if, as anticipated, we start to regulate both professions during the lifetime of the Doctor Support Service contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02921e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025342-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£206,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

British Medical Association

Further Information

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