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title: "Doctor Support Service"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
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# Doctor Support Service

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac1668b4-5c1f-49a5-9560-c669aababfd6

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of the Doctor Support Service, a peer-to-peer emotional support service for doctors facing fitness to practise procedures. The service, classified under miscellaneous health services, will be available internationally including in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other regions. The open procedure tender was awarded to the British Medical Association, with the contract set to run from 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2028, valued at £264,600. The award notice was published on 24th July 2024, indicating the commencement of support services as planned.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare service sector capable of offering peer support and counselling services. Businesses experienced in managing mental health and well-being programmes for medical professionals would be particularly well-suited to this type of contract. Furthermore, the provision of services to a diverse geographic region ensures broad impact and operational expansion potential. The stability of a four-year contract allows for long-term planning and resources allocation, encouraging sustainable business growth within this specialised industry category.

## Notice

The requirement is for the provision of The Doctor Support Service ('the Service') - an independent, peer-to-peer emotional support service for doctors who:- are subject to GMC fitness to practise procedures,- have been referred to a Medical Practitioners Tribunal (MPT) hearing or- have been notified that the GMC may withdraw their licence to practise.We expect between 100 to 150 doctors to take up the Service per annum. The majority will be doctors seeking support during a GMC investigation of their fitness to practise. Approximately 850 such investigations were opened in 2022; roughly 30% resulted in referral to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) for adjudication at a hearing. Approximately 10% of the doctors contacting the Service will be subject to potential withdrawal of their licence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/387db9b2-3915-4eab-b1b2-53a11d5d8f28 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £264,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £264,600 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/387db9b2-3915-4eab-b1b2-53a11d5d8f28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/387db9b2-3915-4eab-b1b2-53a11d5d8f28
  24th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL168471
  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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