--- title: "Selected Medical Practitioner (SMP) & Independent Registered Medical Practitioner (IRMP) services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d1ef7aa-ac65-49c7-a244-bbe46c3fbb34" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d1ef7aa-ac65-49c7-a244-bbe46c3fbb34" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d1ef7aa-ac65-49c7-a244-bbe46c3fbb34.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d1ef7aa-ac65-49c7-a244-bbe46c3fbb34.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "7 FORCES PROCUREMENT" published: "2020-09-08" --- # Selected Medical Practitioner (SMP) & Independent Registered Medical Practitioner (IRMP) services Buyer: 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d1ef7aa-ac65-49c7-a244-bbe46c3fbb34 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d1ef7aa-ac65-49c7-a244-bbe46c3fbb34) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d1ef7aa-ac65-49c7-a244-bbe46c3fbb34.json) ## Summary The procurement process for Selected Medical Practitioner (SMP) and Independent Registered Medical Practitioner (IRMP) services is being led by the 7 Forces Procurement Service on behalf of the police forces of Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, and Essex. This regional procurement process aims to consolidate medical practitioner services under a single contract, covering key areas such as medical appeals and pension reviews. The tender is currently ongoing, with a submission deadline that has now passed, and the contract is expected to commence from January 1, 2021, lasting until December 31, 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £3 million, with a minimum threshold of £250,000. Services will be delivered in the East of England region. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for medical service providers, particularly those specialising in health and safety consultancy, medical personnel supply, and related services. Businesses that are SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive. Providers with expertise in occupational medicine and those who can demonstrate a robust understanding of police regulations and medical assessment processes will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Seven Force Procurement Service acting on behalf of Suffolk,Norfolk,Cambridgeshire,Bedfordshire,Hertfordshore,Kent and Essex Police Forces', are conducting a regional procurement process for the provision of Selected Medical Practitioner (SMP)/Independent Registered Medical Practitioner (IRMP) services. The range of services will include (as a minimum): * Decisions on Permanency (including deferred pensions); * Injury on Duty Considerations; * Impact on Earnings Review (Working Capability and Degree of Disability); * Internal Reviews; * Review of Medical Appeal Submissions and attendance at Medical Appeal Board; * Police Recruit Pension Scheme Medicals and Pension Reviews (Over age 65). The SMP/IRMP will need to provide opinions that are fair, consistent and supported by clear evidence and reasoning in accordance with Police Pension Regulations and appropriate legislation and must be a fully registered medical practitioner and a Member or Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (MFOM Part II or FFOM), or EEA equivalent. The above mentioned Forces' currently use a number of different suppliers and are now looking at a single contract in County lots as a Procurement approach across the Region. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd96006c-b9c4-4577-a42a-4cd707573563 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Other - Other | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP5 3QS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm | | Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services - 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel - 85100000 - Health services - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services - 85121000 - Medical practice services - 85121200 - Medical specialist services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 8 Sep 2020 at 10:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd96006c-b9c4-4577-a42a-4cd707573563 - 8 Aug 2020 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd96006c-b9c4-4577-a42a-4cd707573563 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd96006c-b9c4-4577-a42a-4cd707573563 8th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=33780&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32209 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolk.police.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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