--- title: "GB-Swansea: Procurement for the Provision of Appraisals for Medical Advisors" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d7a0a3f-c9a7-4f41-95f9-0a71b9a1a214" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d7a0a3f-c9a7-4f41-95f9-0a71b9a1a214" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d7a0a3f-c9a7-4f41-95f9-0a71b9a1a214.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d7a0a3f-c9a7-4f41-95f9-0a71b9a1a214.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY" published: "2019-04-30" --- # GB-Swansea: Procurement for the Provision of Appraisals for Medical Advisors Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d7a0a3f-c9a7-4f41-95f9-0a71b9a1a214 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d7a0a3f-c9a7-4f41-95f9-0a71b9a1a214) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d7a0a3f-c9a7-4f41-95f9-0a71b9a1a214.json) ## Summary The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is undertaking a procurement process titled "GB-Swansea: Procurement for the Provision of Appraisals for Medical Advisors," aimed at enhancing the standards of driver licensing in Great Britain. This tender falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on performance review services (CPV code 79313000). The procurement, an open procedure, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions accepted until 3rd June 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2019 and will last until 30th June 2021, with a total contract value between £50,000 and £100,000. Services are open to delivery within British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the rest of the world, including the United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the provision of medical appraisal services. Businesses specialising in healthcare, consultancy, or professional services related to medical assessments and qualifications would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement, successful bidders can not only secure a valuable contract but also enhance their reputation within the healthcare sector, potentially leading to further business opportunities in public sector contracts. ## Notice Drivers Medical Group currently employs 39 Medical Advisors (MA) and 1 Senior Medical Advisor (SMA) but this may increase or decrease. 2.2As 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. 2.3Since 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. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/747505fc-813f-4810-a251-f664dc243820 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY | | Locality | SWANSEA | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA6 7JL | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea | | Local authority | Swansea | | Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach | | Westminster constituency | Swansea West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79313000 - Performance review services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2019 at 07:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/747505fc-813f-4810-a251-f664dc243820 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/747505fc-813f-4810-a251-f664dc243820 30th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Swansea:-Procurement-for-the-Provision-of-Appraisals-for-Medical-Advisors/8UC2N943G6 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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