Medical Practitioner Services for Police Ill-Health and Injury Assessments

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has awarded a contract to provide Selected Medical Practitioner (SMP) services to Warwickshire Police. This is an awarded contract and not open for competition. The SMP will provide independent specialist medical assessments and professional advice for two key areas: Early Ill-Health Retirement (EIHR) cases and Injury on Duty (IOD) claims. Services will be delivered in accordance with the Police Pension and Injury Benefit Regulations and all associated guidance. The contract was awarded directly to the incumbent provider following an internal exemption process. The decision was based on the provider's specialist knowledge, proven expertise in police pension matters, established familiarity with Warwickshire Police's specific needs, and demonstrated value for money. The provider's rates were benchmarked against available framework options and compared with similar services used by other UK police forces. The contract value is estimated and will vary based on the actual number of officer assessments required and any regulatory or guidance changes during the contract period.