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title: "Contract for Appraisals and Revalidation of DWP Doctors"
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# Contract for Appraisals and Revalidation of DWP Doctors

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff001574-bc9f-4453-b93c-ff680d882b4a

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the appraisal and revalidation of DWP doctors to Wessex Appraisal Service Ltd. The contract, valued at £33,150 GBP, falls under the Health and social work services industry category. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation (below threshold). The tender period ended on 29th March 2024, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2024 and lasting until 31st March 2027.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the health and social work services sector to provide appraisal and revalidation services for DWP doctors. Companies experienced in virtual services using MS Teams or secure video conferencing tools would be well-suited to compete. The Department for Work and Pensions, located in Sheffield, England, is the buying organization for this procurement process, which has already reached the award stage.

## Notice

DWP has a requirement that the medical practitioners within its employment be appraised annually in line with the NHSE best practice guidance and General Medical Council ("GMC") standards. Every five years, the annual appraisals carried out are used for the purpose of revalidation of the Medical Practitioner and recommendations are made to the GMC on whether to allow the medical practitioner to continue practising. The Services are to be performed virtually using MS Teams or another appropriate secure video conferencing tool. In certain circumstances, if requested by DWP and by prior agreement, appraisal discussions may take place in-person. Date(s) of Delivery: Each appraisal year shall run between 1 April to 31 March annually and all appraisals of the medical practitioners shall be completed by 31 March each year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/202dc991-1e3f-4458-94da-7633f8fcd3e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,150 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2EL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WESSEX APPRAISAL SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2024 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/202dc991-1e3f-4458-94da-7633f8fcd3e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/202dc991-1e3f-4458-94da-7633f8fcd3e5
  11th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a428216-4525-4afa-ab41-e8c89f302e62
  Redacted contract

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