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title: "Selected Medical Practitioner (SMP) & Independent Registered Medical Practitioner (IRMP) services"
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# Selected Medical Practitioner (SMP) & Independent Registered Medical Practitioner (IRMP) services

Buyer: 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89dc6b64-fd23-4436-b892-bcdadfda3913

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the 7 Forces Procurement Service on behalf of police forces across Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, and Essex, focuses on acquiring Selected Medical Practitioner (SMP) and Independent Registered Medical Practitioner (IRMP) services. The open tender was published on 12th November 2020, following a successful award decision made on 4th November 2020, with a contract value of £1,100,000. The contract runs from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2026, and encompasses health and safety services, particularly in the East of England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and medical consultancy sectors, especially those equipped to provide a comprehensive range of medical services recognized under the Police Pension Regulations. Companies specializing in health services, medical consultancy, or supply services of medical personnel could particularly benefit, as the procurement aims to consolidate various supplier roles into a single contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering a competitive landscape for a diverse range of service providers.

## 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/7b4eb9dc-9134-4c52-acce-5c6cd2d4bba9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| 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 | £1,100,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES; WRIGHTWAY |

## 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

- 12 Nov 2020 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b4eb9dc-9134-4c52-acce-5c6cd2d4bba9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b4eb9dc-9134-4c52-acce-5c6cd2d4bba9
  12th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=33780&B=BLUELIGHT
  Contract documents
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32209
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.police.uk

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