--- title: "Provision of Annual Appraisals for DVLA Doctors" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7db80d95-22a4-40b8-bd89-23e639f30982" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7db80d95-22a4-40b8-bd89-23e639f30982" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7db80d95-22a4-40b8-bd89-23e639f30982.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7db80d95-22a4-40b8-bd89-23e639f30982.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY" published: "2019-07-02" --- # Provision of Annual Appraisals for DVLA Doctors Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7db80d95-22a4-40b8-bd89-23e639f30982 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7db80d95-22a4-40b8-bd89-23e639f30982) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7db80d95-22a4-40b8-bd89-23e639f30982.json) ## Summary The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Annual Appraisals for DVLA Doctors," focused on the administration services sector and based in Swansea, Wales. This tender, identified as PS/19/49, follows an open procedure that is under the threshold, with a contract value of £90,000. The contract period is set from 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2021, and bids were required to be submitted by 3rd June 2019. This contract involves arranging and conducting quality-assured medical appraisals for approximately 40 Medical Advisors, adhering to the General Medical Council's standards. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare appraisal services, particularly for those with a focus on regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is structured to accommodate their involvement. Businesses well-suited for this competition may include those with experience in medical consultations, staffing experienced appraisers, and managing healthcare assessment processes effectively within the specified timeframe at DVLA's location in Swansea. ## Notice Drivers Medical Group currently employs 39 Medical Advisors (MA) and 1 Senior Medical Advisor (SMA) but this may increase or decrease. As a group they are responsible for applying the medical standards for driver licensing in Great Britain, representing the Secretary of State at appeals and advising the medical profession on medical aspects of fitness to drive. Since December 2012 licensed doctors have been required to have an annual appraisal based on the GMC's (General Medical Council) Good Medical Practice Framework. Medical appraisal is a process of facilitated self-review supported by information gathered from the full scope of a doctor's work. The appraisal forms a mandatory requirement of the GMCs 5 year licence revalidation cycle. The Contractor shall be capable of arranging, undertaking and recording approximately 40 quality-assured Medical appraisals within a 12 month timescale. The Contractor's appraiser workforce shall be sufficient to provide the number of appraisals needed each year, these will take place over the year and an indication of the timetable will be discussed at the initial meeting. All appraisal interviews need to be conducted at DVLA Swansea. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cdf11e4-ec76-4fcb-a1ed-eb35538846f9 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | 24 Apr 2019 | | Award date | 17 Jun 2019 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £59,000 | | 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 | DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY | | Locality | SWANSEA | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | SA5 6JL | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SOM ENTERPRISES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75100000 - Administration services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2019 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cdf11e4-ec76-4fcb-a1ed-eb35538846f9 - 2 Jul 2019 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5b3253-69c5-493f-a764-c7f5d0a69d6f - 20 Mar 2019 at 12:52 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9d678c-d083-4e72-9e09-99df4ee8ab16 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cdf11e4-ec76-4fcb-a1ed-eb35538846f9 2nd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5b3253-69c5-493f-a764-c7f5d0a69d6f 2nd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9d678c-d083-4e72-9e09-99df4ee8ab16 20th March 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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