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Independent decision reviews for the General Optical Council

General Optical Council

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03 Mar 2026 at 15:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Optical Council, situated in London, is actively soliciting tenders for the provision of independent decision reviews related to its fitness to practise referrals. This contract, titled "Independent decision reviews for the General Optical Council," falls within the industry category of business services encompassing law and consultancy. The procurement process is currently in the tender phase, with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 6th April 2026 and submission deadline on 10th April 2026. The project is set to commence in June 2026, aiming for the delivery of the first draft by September 2026. The total contract value is capped at £140,000 for a maximum six-year period involving four independent reviews, with potential extensions post reviews.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, objective assurance services in alignment with regulatory practices. Ideal candidates include SMEs and VCSEs experienced in risk assessment, governance, and legal compliance within the public undertaking sector. The open competition offers scope for demonstrating expertise in contract management, quality assurance, and strategic reporting. Firms well-versed in consulting and law with experience in handling organisational risks, thematic analysis, and client satisfaction will find this contract a substantial growth opportunity, especially those with a strong understanding of GOC values and culturally fitting service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent decision reviews for the General Optical Council

Notice Description

The General Optical Council (GOC) seeks an external provider to independently review a sample of decisions made in connection with its fitness to practise referrals. The provider will be engaged to provide independent, objective assurance and advice to support the GOC in discharging its duties in relation to protection of the public. This activity will be undertaken on an 18-month cycle with a sample of cases from the previous 12-18 months. The purpose of the review is to provide the GOC with assurance over the quality, consistency and reasoning of its fitness to practise decisions. This includes how risk, proportionality and public protection are considered and recorded within decisions. Reviews are also intended to monitor compliance with legal, technical and procedural requirements. The activity undertaken will consider decisions made across our fitness to practise processes. The provider will work closely with our management team to take a risk-based approach to assurance, identifying common themes and areas for scrutiny to ensure that the GOC has a comprehensive view of how its decisions on individual cases contribute to its regulatory and strategic objectives. The GOC is committed to ensuring the highest standards of governance, assurance and value for money. These statement of requirements is for an independent provider to deliver high-quality services from June 2026 with a view to producing a draft report of the first review by September 2026. Total value: PS140,000 maximum (tenders submitted above this will be automatically discounted) Contract length: a maximum of six years (delivery of four independent reviews on an 18-month cycle, with the first review commencing summer 2026) Additional information: the contract will be reviewed after two independent reviews, with parties having an option extend the contract for a further two independent reviews.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: the contract will be reviewed after two independent reviews, with parties having an option extend the contract for a further two independent reviews.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066137
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019071-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£116,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
E14 5AA
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

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