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Independent Support Service for Complainants, Witnesses and their Families

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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03 Jan 2023 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed a tender process to procure an Independent Support Service for Complainants, Witnesses and their Families. The service aims to provide emotional support by telephone for those involved in investigations, improving engagement, confidence, and satisfaction. The procurement stage was cancelled, and the buyer can be contacted at 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the guidance and counselling services industry to contribute to providing essential emotional support services. Businesses well-suited to compete are those experienced in offering confidential support and guidance to individuals facing difficult circumstances. The focus on quality and the importance of emotional support in this procurement process make it ideal for businesses dedicated to providing compassionate and effective services.

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Notice Title

Independent Support Service for Complainants, Witnesses and their Families

Notice Description

We need an independent and confidential Independent Support Service (ISS) to provide emotional support by telephone to complainants, witnesses and their families who require support during (and after) an investigation. The aim of this service is to improve levels witness/complainant engagement, confidence and satisfaction. The independence and confidentiality of the service from the GMC is key.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Background information The role of witnesses and complainants during an investigation into a registrant's fitness to practise is crucial in providing a first-hand account of what happened so that we can make a fully informed decision about the case. For witnesses and complainants this experience can be difficult, stressful and intimidating, which is why we are committed to providing emotional and practical support for them. We have an existing Independent Support Service (ISS). Support available for complainants, witnesses and their families includes: a talking confidentially about their feelings b provide seamless ongoing support while the complaint is investigated, through an assigned caseworker c signposting specific needs to appropriate support agencies. Scope of requirement We need an independent and confidential ISS to provide emotional support by telephone to complainants, witnesses and their families who require support during (and after) an investigation. The aim of this service is to improve levels witness/complainant engagement, confidence and satisfaction. The independence and confidentiality of the service from the GMC is key.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0394db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000080-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20223 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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VICTIM SUPPORT

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