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title: "Medical Examiner for foster carer, connected person and special guardian applicants"
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# Medical Examiner for foster carer, connected person and special guardian applicants

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7ecbd32-94e6-42e3-85f0-6dbadff8fad6

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## Summary

The Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of medical examiner services for foster carer, connected person, and special guardian applicants in the health services category. The contract, with a value of £90,000, was awarded to Every Medical Ltd T/A Fostering Medicals. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 15th March 2024. The contract is set to start on 4th April 2024 and end on 31st March 2027.

This tender for medical examiner services offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses providing health services and medical examination expertise would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The location of the contract is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, providing an opportunity for local businesses to engage with Somerset Council's procurement process.

## Notice

We require a provider to deliver a service to complete medical examinations and examiner summaries in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost in order to improve our assessment process and access to panel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e228242-16f5-4f6a-b585-910d7512d4e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERY MEDICAL LTD T/A FOSTERING MEDICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2024 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e228242-16f5-4f6a-b585-910d7512d4e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e228242-16f5-4f6a-b585-910d7512d4e1
  3rd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=658c5a0c-dbd7-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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