Police and Fire Medical Appeals Board Framework

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The secretary of state for the Home Department (‘the Home Office’) has overall responsibility for policing in England and Wales and for the fire service in England only. Policing in Scotland and the fire service in both Wales and Scotland are devolved powers. However, the requirements under the contract being tendered relate to both policing and fire in England, Scotland and Wales.As part of this responsibility, the department is empowered to consider any appeal by a pension scheme member against a decision made by a police force or fire authority in relation to an ill-health pension or injury benefit award.In order to administer such appeals, the Department appoints a contractor with the capability to appoint and manage independent appeal boards staffed by qualified medical practitioners.The current contract expires on 30.9.2019 and the Department is inviting bids from organisations for the 3 year replacement framework opportunity.