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title: "Medical Advisory Service (Housing)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES"
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# Medical Advisory Service (Housing)

Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2b568fc-4768-41c4-b882-5adcd6b46a75

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has awarded a contract for providing Medical Advisory Services related to housing applications. This procurement, titled "Medical Advisory Service (Housing)," falls under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV code: 85000000). The service's primary location is Kingston upon Thames, with nationwide and international delivery addresses, including British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands. The procurement process, completed via an open procedure, started on 1st September 2024 and will run until 31st August 2027, with a contract value of £33,000. The award was publicly announced on 10th September 2024, and NowMedical Ltd is the chosen supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in medical advisory services, particularly those familiar with the Housing Act 1996. Providers must have personnel registered as General Practitioners with the UK General Medical Council and a robust understanding of medical assessments related to housing needs. Participating in such tenders can enhance a company's portfolio within the public sector and establish a long-term partnership with local authorities. Small companies with the capability to offer specialised advice and liaise effectively with medical practitioners are well-suited for such bids.

## Notice

The Provider shall provide advice and guidance on medical matters that relate to the assessment of housing applications or other matters which fall within the responsibility of the Council. The Council's requirement does not extend to the Provider interviewing or assessing the applicant in person. However, from time to time the Provider may make enquiries to relevant medical practitioners in order to expedite or seek further information at the request of Community Housing. The Provider's personnel involved in the performance of this service must be on the United Kingdom (UK) General Practitioners (GP) register as administered by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) and have a working knowledge of the Housing Act 1996

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6647629f-f6b3-45db-a257-a3a0375cae5c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| 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 | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT1 1EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kingston Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOWMEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6647629f-f6b3-45db-a257-a3a0375cae5c
- 17 Jun 2024 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef915cd7-a3ee-40b2-adf5-e651cfce8463

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6647629f-f6b3-45db-a257-a3a0375cae5c
  10th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef915cd7-a3ee-40b2-adf5-e651cfce8463
  17th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6a39999e-af2c-ef11-812c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kingston.gov.uk

## Provenance

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