Pipeline Framework: Provision of Annual Appraisals for DVLA Doctors

A pipeline has been launched for Provision of Annual Appraisals for DVLA DoctorsThe contract start Date is 01 July 2019. Approach to market date is 25 April 2019Drivers Medical Group currently employs 22 Medical Advisors (MA) and 1 Senior Medical Advisor (SMA) but this may increase or decrease.As a group they are responsible for applying the medical standards for driver licensing in Great Britain, representing the Secretary of State at appeals and advising the medical profession on medical aspects of fitness to drive.Since December 2012 licensed doctors have been required to have an annual appraisal based on the GMC’s (General Medical Council) Good Medical Practice Framework. Medical appraisal is a process of facilitated self-review supported by information gathered from the full scope of a doctor’s work. The appraisal forms a mandatory requirement of the GMCs 5 year licence revalidation cycle.The Contractor shall be capable of arranging, undertaking and recording approximately 23 quality-assured Medical appraisals within a 12 month timescale. The Contractor’s appraiser workforce shall be sufficient to provide the number of appraisals needed each year, these will take place over the year and an indication of the timetable will be discussed at the initial meeting.All appraisal interviews need to be conducted at DVLA Swansea.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, Longview RoadMorriston, Swansea, Wales SA5 6JL Email: victoria.butler1@dvla.gov.uk (Victoria Butler)