--- title: "Advocacy Services (High Court Extensions - England & Wales)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff6d1724-30b9-48b3-b326-3d445d0e31b5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff6d1724-30b9-48b3-b326-3d445d0e31b5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff6d1724-30b9-48b3-b326-3d445d0e31b5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff6d1724-30b9-48b3-b326-3d445d0e31b5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2024-08-13" --- # Advocacy Services (High Court Extensions - England & Wales) Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff6d1724-30b9-48b3-b326-3d445d0e31b5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff6d1724-30b9-48b3-b326-3d445d0e31b5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff6d1724-30b9-48b3-b326-3d445d0e31b5.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) has awarded a contract for Advocacy Services related to High Court Extensions in England and Wales. This tender falls under the category of Legal Services (CPV: 79100000) and is valued at £195,000 GBP. The contract will be performed in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period from 9th September 2024 to 8th September 2026. The procurement methodology used was an open procedure. The award was made to Lincoln House Chambers and the award status is active as of 29th July 2024, with the tender period having ended on 10th June 2024. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advocacy, particularly those capable of dealing with applications related to interim order extensions under the Medical Act 1983. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, making it an excellent opportunity for smaller legal firms to secure a significant contract with a well-established organisation like the GMC. Businesses proficient in administrative law and with operational capacity in the North West will find this contract well-suited to their expertise and growth ambitions. ## Notice Section 41A of the Medical Act 1983 (as amended) ('the Act') provides the power for an Interim Orders Tribunal ('IOT') or a Medical Practitioners Tribunal ('MPT') of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service ('MPTS') to impose an interim order of suspension or conditions on a practitioner's registration where such an order is necessary for the protection of members of the public or is otherwise in the public interest, or is in the interests of the practitioner. An interim order may be imposed for an initial period of up to 18 months. At the end of the initial period, S41A(6) and (7) of the Act provides that the interim order may be extended by the relevant court, on application by the GMC ('HCE application'). These applications are made under Part 8 of the Civil Procedure Rules ('CPR'). Any extension of an interim order is for a maximum of 12 months, although there is no limit on the number of extensions that may be sought. S40(5) of the Act stipulates that the relevant court depends on the location of a registrant's registered address. For registrants with a registered address anywhere other than Scotland or Northern Ireland, the relevant court is the High Court of Justice in England and Wales ('the High Court'). Specifically, the GMC makes HCE applications in the Administrative Court in Manchester. In England and Wales, HCE applications are prepared by the GMC's in-house legal team and, those that progress to hearing, are presented by Counsel. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8222884f-585a-44d5-8a85-ef46862b00ac | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £195,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £195,000 | | 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 | LINCOLN HOUSE CHAMBERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2024 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8222884f-585a-44d5-8a85-ef46862b00ac ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8222884f-585a-44d5-8a85-ef46862b00ac 13th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG168553 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.gmc-uk.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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