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title: "Witness Support Service"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2018-10-24"
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# Witness Support Service

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1de6718a-57eb-4c0a-998b-cd22aa1bd285

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently in the active tender stage for the "Witness Support Service", aimed at enhancing emotional support for complainants and witnesses during investigations. This procurement falls under the guidance and counselling services category and has a total contract value of £240,000. The tender period closes on 5th November 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 3rd December 2018 and lasting until 2nd December 2020. The service is expected to cover various locations across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North West, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London, using an open procurement method.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in emotional support and counselling services. Companies with capabilities in providing confidential support, particularly those with experience in witness assistance or similar services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate business growth by establishing a long-term relationship with a prominent regulatory body such as the GMC, thereby enhancing credibility and visibility in the public service sector.

## Notice

We need an independent and confidential WSS to provide emotional support by telephone to complainants and witnesses who require support during (and after) an investigation. The aim of this service is to improve levels witness/complainant confidence and satisfaction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e59c7336-ca51-48fb-a993-702e90e4d08e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 2 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| 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 MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e59c7336-ca51-48fb-a993-702e90e4d08e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e59c7336-ca51-48fb-a993-702e90e4d08e
  24th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT155723
  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.gmc-uk.org

## Provenance

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