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Doctor Support Service

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Award

24 Jul 2024 at 10:31

Tender

18 Dec 2023 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has initiated the procurement for the provision of the "Doctor Support Service," which falls under the category of miscellaneous health services. The procurement process, employing an open procedure, is currently in the active tender stage and aims to secure an independent, peer-to-peer emotional support service for doctors undergoing various GMC fitness to practise procedures. The contract is open to service providers across the UK, with the submission deadline set for 1st February 2024. Key characteristics of the service include supporting 100 to 150 doctors per year, primarily those involved in fitness to practise procedures or Medical Practitioners Tribunal hearings, and those facing potential licence withdrawal.

This tender offers a vital opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those experienced in providing emotional support and mental health services. Companies with expertise in peer-to-peer support, counselling, and medical professional wellbeing are well-suited to compete. The substantial anticipated demand for these services highlights significant growth potential for the winning bidder, positioning them as crucial partners to a pivotal regulatory body. This contract further allows visibility and influence within the UK medical community and the chance for contract extensions, encouraging long-term planning and investment.

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Notice Title

Doctor Support Service

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of The Doctor Support Service ('the Service') - an independent, peer-to-peer emotional support service for doctors who: - are subject to GMC fitness to practise procedures, - have been referred to a Medical Practitioners Tribunal (MPT) hearing or - have been notified that the GMC may withdraw their licence to practise. We expect between 100 to 150 doctors to take up the Service per annum. The majority will be doctors seeking support during a GMC investigation of their fitness to practise. Approximately 850 such investigations were opened in 2022; roughly 30% resulted in referral to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) for adjudication at a hearing. Approximately 10% of the doctors contacting the Service will be subject to potential withdrawal of their licence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the provision of The Doctor Support Service ('the Service') - an independent, peer-to-peer emotional support service for doctors who: - are subject to GMC fitness to practise procedures, - have been referred to a Medical Practitioners Tribunal (MPT) hearing or - have been notified that the GMC may withdraw their licence to practise. We expect between 100 to 150 doctors to take up the Service per annum. The majority will be doctors seeking support during a GMC investigation of their fitness to practise. Approximately 850 such investigations were opened in 2022; roughly 30% resulted in referral to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) for adjudication at a hearing. Approximately 10% of the doctors contacting the Service will be subject to potential withdrawal of their licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months plus a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042694
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022992-2024
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

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£264,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20241 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
Not specified
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

BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

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