Scope
Reference
HCPC/TRN/2025/32
Description
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £24,000,000 excluding VAT
- £28,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
An optional provision to extend for a maximum of two periods of 12 months each, subject to agreement between the parties to the contract.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional services excluded from the ITT shall only be undertaken upon approval and formalisation through a Variation Order.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 March 2030
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Refer to attached Invitation to Tender (ITT)
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 November 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| The Quality & Technical Requirements | Quality | 60% |
| The Cost and Commercial element | Price | 30% |
| The Presentation and Interview | Cost | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
The Health and Care Professions Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZRM-1794-HRGR
Park House, 184 - 186 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4BU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Tarek Hussien
Telephone: +447553344997
Email: tarek.hussien@hcpc-uk.org
Website: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government