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title: "Provision of Appraisals for Medical Advisors (DVLA)"
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# Provision of Appraisals for Medical Advisors (DVLA)

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba0a0d5b-75fb-4ad7-a6e9-873c8f815952

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## Summary

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency is set to initiate an Invitation to Tender in late April 2022 for the provision of Medical Appraisal Services, primarily targeting the provision of approximately 50 quality-assured medical appraisals annually. This opportunity is classified under the medical personnel services category (CPV code 85141000) and is located in Swansea, Wales. The contracted period is expected to commence on 21st June 2022 and conclude on 20th June 2024, with a total contract value of £148,500. Interested parties should note that queries can be directed to andrew.williams@dvla.gov.uk, and the deadline for expressions of interest is set for 20th April 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in providing appraisal and assessment services for medical professionals. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate capabilities in managing quality assurance processes and compliance with the General Medical Council's guidelines will be well-positioned to compete. The DVLA's requirement for flexibility concerning the volume of appraisals may further enhance growth potential for suppliers able to scale their services in response to demand throughout the contract lifecycle.

## Notice

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will be publishing an Invitation to Tender in late April to invite proposals for the Provision of Medical Appraisal Services. Requirement Overview: All licensed doctors are required to have an annual appraisal based on the GMC's (General Medical Council) Good Medical Practise Framework. Medical appraisal is a process of facilitated self-review supported by information gathered from the full scope of the doctor's work. The appraisal forms a mandatory requirement of the GMC's five-year license revalidation cycle. The Supplier must arrange, undertake and record approximately 50 of thesec quality-assured Medical appraisals with DVLA Doctors within a 12 month timescale. Drivers Medical Group within DVLA currently employs 40 DVLA Doctors, 2 Junior Doctors and 1 Senior Medical Advisor (SMA) but this number is likely to increase over the life of this contract. The DVLA has indicated that approximately 50 quality assured Medical appraisals will be required on an annual basis but cannot guarantee minimum or maximum volumes. This will be published on both Contracts Finder and Find a Tender Service (FTS). Any queries relating to this future procurement, or to register an interest, please contact: andrew.williams@dvla.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1e94ec-968d-4f0e-81bb-ff4173fc42b1 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2022 - 20 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DVLA - DRIVER & 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 | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2022 at 09:25 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1e94ec-968d-4f0e-81bb-ff4173fc42b1
- 23 Mar 2022 at 09:24 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1e94ec-968d-4f0e-81bb-ff4173fc42b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1e94ec-968d-4f0e-81bb-ff4173fc42b1
  23rd March 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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