Lay Advocacy Services for GMC Fitness to Practise Directorate
General Medical Council (GMC) · Awarded contract
AwardedLay Advocacy Services for GMC Fitness to Practise Directorate
Awarded 03 Apr 2025
Awarded03 Apr 2025
Value£130,000.00
SupplierPohwer
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 5mo1y 12mo term, 80% elapsed
Awarded 3 Apr 2025Expires 2 Apr 2027
About
General Medical Council (GMC) awarded a contract to Pohwer for lay advocacy services to support individuals with communication needs in accessing and participating in fitness to practise processes.
The service assists individuals in taking complaints verbally and engages with them throughout the investigation process, aiming to improve their experience and support effective interactions, including adjustments under the Equality Act 2010.
The contract value is £130,000.
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