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title: "GOC Legal Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03734033-8997-420d-a490-706627fb2948"
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buyer: "GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL"
published: "2019-01-24"
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# GOC Legal Support Services

Buyer: GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03734033-8997-420d-a490-706627fb2948

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## Summary

The General Optical Council is seeking proposals for its "GOC Legal Support Services" tender, which falls under the legal services category (CPV code: 79100000). This active procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 22nd February 2019. The contract is due to commence on 1st May 2019 and will last until 30th April 2021. The services will be delivered across various locations including London and other territories in the UK, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories. This tender follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure.

This opportunity provides a significant avenue for legal firms specialising in investigative work and regulatory compliance, particularly those with experience in fitness to practise cases. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, giving them a chance to expand their business by offering services such as legal advice, training, and representation at hearings. The GOC's need for comprehensive support in legal matters necessitates a diverse range of competencies, making it an ideal opportunity for qualified legal professionals to grow their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The requirements of the service are:1. Conduct of investigative work on the GOC's behalf in relation to fitness to practise allegations;2. Preparation for, and presentation of, the GOC's case at substantive Fitness to Practise Committee hearings;3. 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;4. Provision of advice relating to the conduct of individual investigations into the fitness to practise of GOC registrants and also relating to interpretation of GOC legislation/Rules;5. Provision of training to Council members, Committee members, Case Examiners and staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4dcd72a-a6aa-4491-81f1-63d94b9a0b0f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4M 7NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Farringdon Within |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4dcd72a-a6aa-4491-81f1-63d94b9a0b0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4dcd72a-a6aa-4491-81f1-63d94b9a0b0f
  24th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN156398
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.optical.org

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