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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-e2650fb7-93a1-46d4-97a9-121fb1c0be33

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking to provide a Doctor Support Service, which aims to offer confidential emotional support to doctors under GMC investigations. This contract, valued at £120,000, falls under the classification of miscellaneous health services and is located in the North West of England. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract officially awarded to the British Medical Association on 2nd April 2015, for the period from 1st May 2015 to 1st May 2017. The tender process was conducted using an open procedure, and the deadline for submission was 6th February 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and well-being sector, particularly those with expertise in emotional support services for medical professionals. Companies specialising in psychological support, counselling, and mental health services would be particularly well-positioned to submit proposals. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete for this contract, as it includes provisions for their participation in the bidding process, potentially fostering growth and collaboration in this critical sector.

## Notice

The Doctor Support Service provides confidential emotional support to doctors who are under a GMC investigation. Each doctor will be allocated a supporter who is available for telephone based support but also to attend a GMC hearing if required (up to 2 days) and a Doctor Meeting if required (meetings are usually 1 hour). The aim of this service is to ensure that doctors are emotionally supported through our processes. The Doctor Support Service will also be required to provide a safety net of support for doctors who require emotional support outside of core operational hours

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004d812e-f7a0-4dde-805f-aa881499476d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2015 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2015 - 1 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## 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

- 1 Mar 2017 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004d812e-f7a0-4dde-805f-aa881499476d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004d812e-f7a0-4dde-805f-aa881499476d
  1st March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR139511
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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