Planning

Provision of Appraisals for Medical Advisors DVLA (50 approx.)

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

23 Mar 2022 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is planning to procure Medical Appraisal Services for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), with a title of "Provision of Appraisals for Medical Advisors DVLA." The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on medical personnel. This tender process is currently in the planning stage, with proposals expected to be invited in late April 2022. The contract value is estimated at £148,500, and the successful supplier will need to arrange approximately 50 quality-assured medical appraisals annually within a 12-month timeframe, with services to be delivered primarily in Swansea, UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in medical appraisal services, especially those with experience in working with medical personnel. The flexibility in conducting appraisals both in person and virtually may appeal to firms that can mobilise qualified appraisers efficiently. Companies skilled in ensuring compliance with the General Medical Council's standards and those capable of managing varied appointment volumes will be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Appraisals for Medical Advisors DVLA (50 approx.)

Notice Description

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will be coming to market in late April to invite proposals for the following provision of Medical Appraisal Services. The Requirement: The Supplier must arrange, undertake and record approximately 50 quality-assured Medical appraisals with DVLA Doctors within a 12 month timescale. Drivers Medical Group within DVLA currently employs 40 DVLA Doctors, 2 Junior Doctors and 1 Senior Medical Advisor (SMA) but this number is likely to increase over the life of this contract. The DVLA has indicated that approximately 50 quality assured Medical appraisals will be required on an annual basis but cannot guarantee minimum or maximum volumes. The Supplier's qualified appraiser workforce must be sufficient to provide the number of appraisals needed each year, these will take place over the year and an indication of the timetable will be discussed at the initial meeting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will be coming to market in late April to invite proposals for the following provision of Medical Appraisal Services. This will be published on both Contracts Finder and Find a Tender Service (FTS). Any queries relating to this future procurement or to register an interest, please contact: andrew.williams@dvla.gov.uk Requirement Overview: All licensed doctors are required to have an annual appraisal based on the GMC's (General Medical Council) Good Medical Practise Framework. Medical appraisal is a process of facilitated self-review supported by information gathered from the full scope of the doctor's work. The appraisal forms a mandatory requirement of the GMC's five-year license revalidation cycle. The Supplier must arrange, undertake and record approximately 50 of these quality-assured Medical appraisals with DVLA Doctors within a 12 month timescale. Drivers Medical Group within DVLA currently employs 40 DVLA Doctors, 2 Junior Doctors and 1 Senior Medical Advisor (SMA) but this number is likely to increase over the life of this contract. The DVLA has indicated that approximately 50 quality assured Medical appraisals will be required on an annual basis but cannot guarantee minimum or maximum volumes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03251f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007813-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£148,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Andrew Williams
Contact Email
andrew.williams@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7752243760

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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