---
title: "Doctor Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02921e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02921e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2021-10-11"
---

# Doctor Support Service

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02921e

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking tenders for the "Doctor Support Service," which falls under the healthcare services industry. This active procurement process is being conducted via an open procedure, and the tender submission deadline is set for 17th March 2021. The service aims to assist doctors currently undergoing GMC fitness to practice processes and may extend support to physician associates and anaesthesia associates in the future. The delivery will primarily be within the UK, and the contract duration is expected to be approximately three years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in medical support services, particularly those experienced in assisting healthcare professionals through regulatory processes. Companies with a strong background in the healthcare sector, particularly those offering wellness programs, compliance support, or educational services for medical practitioners, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The tender's open procurement method encourages broad participation, providing a platform for various healthcare service providers to showcase their capabilities and grow their business within the public sector.

## Notice

The aim of this requirement is to support: - Doctors currently subject to GMC fitness to practise process or policies (ie. investigation/monitoring/subject to publication policy) or involved in a GMC process to remove their licence for non-engagement with revalidation. - Doctors in the licence withdrawal process. - Potentially provide a similar support service for physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) who may become subject to GMC fitness to practise investigation/monitoring if, as anticipated, we start to regulate both professions during the lifetime of the Doctor Support Service contract

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this requirement is to support: - Doctors currently subject to GMC fitness to practise process or policies (ie. investigation/monitoring/subject to publication policy) or involved in a GMC process to remove their licence for non-engagement with revalidation. - Doctors in the licence withdrawal process. - Potentially provide a similar support service for physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) who may become subject to GMC fitness to practise investigation/monitoring if, as anticipated, we start to regulate both professions during the lifetime of the Doctor Support Service contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025342-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £206,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025342-2021
- 10 Feb 2021 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002743-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19541

## Provenance

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