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title: "Witness Support"
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# Witness Support

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bb2cb11-a02d-49b0-b1d3-c916a8d93dcc

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Witness Support," aimed at providing essential support for witnesses and complainants involved in fitness to practise investigations and hearings. This procurement is classified under the category of guidance and counselling services (CPV code: 85312300) and took place in various locations across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, London, and Northern Ireland. The open procurement method was used, with the tender initially published on 28th February 2017. The contract value is £90,000, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2016 and concluding on 30th August 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and support services, particularly those with experience in legal or medical contexts. Companies equipped to assist vulnerable individuals during investigations or hearings would be well-suited to participate in future procurements of this nature. The GMC’s procurement highlights the need for professional support in sensitive environments, which can foster collaboration with organisations dedicated to providing such critical services.

## Notice

The role of witnesses and complainants during an investigation into a doctor's fitness to practise and at Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) hearings is crucial in providing Medical Practitioners Tribunals with a first-hand account of what has happened so that they can make a decision about a case. We understand that being involved in our fitness to practise procedures and giving evidence at MPTS hearings can be intimidating, which is why we are committed to providing support for witnesses and complainants. The GMC is looking for a partner to provide these services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2902c1d1-ad01-4af1-87ab-63b02df78945 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 30 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VICTIM SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2017 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2902c1d1-ad01-4af1-87ab-63b02df78945

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2902c1d1-ad01-4af1-87ab-63b02df78945
  28th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB139490
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

## Provenance

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