Doctor Support Service

A Tender Notice
by GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
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Sector
HEALTH
Published
18 Dec 2023
Delivery
01 May 2024 to 30 Apr 2028
Deadline
01 Feb 2024 12:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The requirement is for the provision of The Doctor Support Service ('the Service') - an independent, peer-to-peer emotional support service for doctors who:- are subject to GMC fitness to practise procedures,- have been referred to a Medical Practitioners Tribunal (MPT) hearing or- have been notified that the GMC may withdraw their licence to practise.We expect between 100 to 150 doctors to take up the Service per annum. The majority will be doctors seeking support during a GMC investigation of their fitness to practise. Approximately 850 such investigations were opened in 2022; roughly 30% resulted in referral to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) for adjudication at a hearing. Approximately 10% of the doctors contacting the Service will be subject to potential withdrawal of their licence.

CPV Codes

  • 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

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