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Award

06 Nov 2025 at 08:54

Award

23 Jul 2025 at 15:57

Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently completed an open procurement process for the "Provision of Sessional Medical Advisors for Army Disclosures," based at Kentigern House, Glasgow. This contract involves the appointment of qualified Medical Professionals on an ad-hoc sessional basis to manage and release Service Medical Documents for Army personnel. The process, classified under the industry category of medical specialist services, was managed under the UK Public Contract Regulations with a procurement method classified as "open procedure." Key dates include the contract start date of 5th November 2025, with a scheduled completion by 4th November 2029, with possibilities for two 1-year extensions. The total contract value is set at £1,636,000 with provisions for remote fulfillment of duties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical and healthcare sectors, particularly those experienced in handling medical records and adhering to statutory regulations on data disclosure. The successful bidder was ASG Rescue Limited, an SME based in London, suggesting that small and medium enterprises with appropriate credentials can effectively compete in this space. Companies with expertise in remote medical consultancy and those capable of meeting stringent security and data management standards will find this tender aligned with growth opportunities, allowing them to expand their footprint within government contracts, particularly involving sensitive and high-value projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Sessional Medical Advisors for Army Disclosures

Notice Description

The requirement is for provision of support to Army Disclosures based in Kentigern House, Glasgow who are the principal custodian of all military records relating to Army Officers and other ranks who have completed or are serving their Military Service. The function of Army Disclosures is to administer the release of Service Medical Documents. These are released to the former Serviceperson, their General Practitioner (GP) or other authorised representatives on request. The services of one or more qualified Medical Professional are required on a sessional arrangement, on an "ad-hoc", as-and-when required basis, providing a Sessional Medical Advisor (SMA) service within the Army Disclosures. This "ad-hoc" will be at least one day a week, rising to more when required, on cases specified by the Army Disclosures Designated Officer or their Authorised Representatives. The delivery of this requirement can be done fully remote.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Options to extend contract term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0507ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071456-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,670,833 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,670,833 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,630,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,630,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 4 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
2031-03-25

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASG Rescue Limited

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