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Tender

20 Jul 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority is currently at the tender stage for procuring Medical Director Consultancy Services, with a focus on overseeing Clinical Governance within the organisation. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically within medical specialist services and services provided by medical personnel. Located in the UKK region of the United Kingdom, the procurement employs an open competition method described as below threshold. Interested parties should note the key deadline for tender submissions is 10th August 2026 at 12:00 (BST), with the contract period commencing on 25th September 2026 and concluding on 24th September 2029.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in medical consultancy and governance to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a public authority. Companies that can offer high-quality consultancy services at competitive prices are well-positioned to compete, with bid assessments predominantly weighted towards price (70%), followed by quality (20%) and social value (10%). As such, businesses with a strong track record in medical consultancy and efficient service delivery would be particularly suited to derive growth from this tender opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Medical Director Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority are seeking Medical Director Consultancy Services to oversee Clinical Governance within the organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068354-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Sep 2026 - 24 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP1 3NR
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

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