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title: "Doctor Support Service"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2021-02-10"
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# Doctor Support Service

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-998682c5-beda-42fa-a1c3-31d6fe363dc3

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking proposals for a "Doctor Support Service" in the healthcare sector, aimed at aiding doctors involved in fitness to practise investigations and potential licence withdrawals. This open tender was published on 10th February 2021 and remains active, with submissions due by 17th March 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st May 2021 and continue until 30th April 2024, covering a range of delivery locations including the United Kingdom and other regions such as Europe and the Channel Islands. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in healthcare services or support for medical professionals. Companies with expertise in managing licensing processes, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder support within the healthcare sector would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their visibility in the medical field and foster relationships with key regulatory bodies like the GMC, thereby facilitating business growth and development in related areas.

## Notice

The aim of this requirement is to support:- Doctors currently subject to GMC fitness to practise process or policies (ie. investigation/monitoring/subject to publication policy) or involved in a GMC process to remove their licence for non-engagement with revalidation.- Doctors in the licence withdrawal process.- Potentially provide a similar support service for physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) who may become subject to GMC fitness to practise investigation/monitoring if, as anticipated, we start to regulate both professions during the lifetime of the Doctor Support Service contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b74000dd-8f13-43b0-8926-ce67bd261c59 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b74000dd-8f13-43b0-8926-ce67bd261c59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b74000dd-8f13-43b0-8926-ce67bd261c59
  10th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB161381
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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