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title: "Advocacy Services (High Court Extensions - England & Wales)"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
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# Advocacy Services (High Court Extensions - England & Wales)

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dfea8dd-7c2c-410f-bab3-5f2da2513226

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the General Medical Council (GMC), which is seeking providers for "Advocacy Services (High Court Extensions - England & Wales)." This contract, classified under the legal services industry, is located in England and Wales and has a value of £150,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period having concluded on 23rd June 2021. The contract commenced on 9th September 2021 and is set to end on 8th September 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those specialising in advocacy for High Court extensions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as they often bring unique expertise and competitive pricing. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in handling High Court applications or similar legal services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a prominent buying organisation such as the GMC.

## Notice

Advocacy Services are required in relation to HCE application hearings in England and Wales, including those under the weekly fixed listing date system and any exceptional cases falling outside this system.This Tender applies to HCE applications made in England and Wales only and does not include Advocacy Services in relation to appearing before the IOT, MPT and/or defending challenges issued in the High Court under the provisions of S41A(10) of the Medical Act 1983 against Interim Orders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb27b138-cde2-499e-ba98-5bb0602a6531 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2021 - 8 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINCOLN HOUSE CHAMBERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2021 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb27b138-cde2-499e-ba98-5bb0602a6531

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb27b138-cde2-499e-ba98-5bb0602a6531
  9th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP162699
  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

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