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Legal Support Services (Fitness to Practise)

General Optical Council

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01 Aug 2024 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Optical Council (GOC) has initiated a tender for Legal Support Services (Fitness to Practise). This procurement process is currently in the tender stage and falls under the services industry category specifically targeting legal services. The location of the procurement is within the UKI region, primarily in London. Key dates include the tender closing on 2nd September 2024, followed by an invitation date for the second stage on 13th September 2024. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2028, with a potential one-year extension. The procurement method being used is a selective restricted procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in legal services, particularly those with experience in regulatory and investigative contexts. Companies that can demonstrate appropriate legal qualifications and possess a deep understanding of the Opticians Act 1989 and the Legal Services Act 2007 will find this tender highly suitable. The successful bidder will be responsible for conducting investigative work, preparing and presenting cases at hearings, and providing expert advice and training. This contract not only offers stable, long-term work but also the potential for extension, making it an attractive proposition for qualified legal service providers looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare regulation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Support Services (Fitness to Practise)

Notice Description

The requirements of the service are: Conduct of investigative work on the GOC's behalf in relation to fitness to practise allegations relating to registered opticians and optical businesses Preparation for, and presentation, of the GOC's case at substantive Fitness to Practise Committee hearings Occasional preparation for, and presentation of the GOC's case at non-substantive hearings (interim order applications/reviews/extensions, substantive order reviews) and Registration Appeal Committee hearings Provision of advice relating to the conduct of individual investigations into the fitness to practise of GOC registrants, and relating to interpretation of GOC legislation and rules Provision of training to Committee members, Case Examiners and GOC staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirements of the service are: - Conduct of investigative work on the GOC's behalf in relation to fitness to practise allegations relating to registered opticians and optical businesses - Preparation for, and presentation, of the GOC's case at substantive Fitness to Practise Committee hearings - Occasional preparation for, and presentation of the GOC's case at non-substantive hearings (interim order applications/reviews/extensions, substantive order reviews) and Registration Appeal Committee hearings - Provision of advice relating to the conduct of individual investigations into the fitness to practise of GOC registrants, and relating to interpretation of GOC legislation and rules - Provision of training to Committee members, Case Examiners and GOC staff.

Renewal: Three year contract from 1 April 2025 with an option to extend for one year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0486a4
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024092-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Future recurrence of this procurement is unlikely to happen before October 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
General Optical Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4M 7NG
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Within
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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