Buyer Name: The Health and Care Professions Council
Buyer Address: Park House, 184 - 186 Kennington Park Road,, London, UKI45, SE11 4BU, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Tarek Hussien
Contact Email: tarek.hussien@hcpc-uk.org
Contact Telephone: +447553344997
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) invites tenders for the provision of external legal services to support the preparation, management, and presentation of Fitness to Practise (FtP) cases. The appointed supplier(s) will investigate and manage complex and high-risk FtP cases, prepare them for hearings, and provide advocacy services before the Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service (HCPTS) and relevant courts.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068397-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: Additional services excluded from the ITT shall only be undertaken upon approval and formalisation through a Variation Order.
Lot 1 Value: GBP 24,000,000.00
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 28,800,000.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): The Quality & Technical Requirements (60%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): The Cost and Commercial element (30%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): The Presentation and Interview (10%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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