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Interim Perceptions Survey 2025

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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11 Feb 2025 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking tenders for the "Interim Perceptions Survey 2025". This project falls within the industry category of Technical Testing, Analysis and Consultancy Services, identified by CPV code 71600000. The survey aims to gather insights into the perceptions of doctors, the public, physician associates, and anaesthesia associates regarding the GMC's role in 2025. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure and below threshold procurement method. Interested parties should note the tender period deadline of 10th March 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the contract period commencing on 31st March 2025 and ending on 31st January 2026. The project is to be delivered across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services to engage in a government contract that could enhance their market presence and credibility. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as indicated in the suitability section. The scope of the project, which includes testing new survey questions and analysing perceptions across multiple demographics, is well-suited for firms with expertise in survey methodologies, data analysis, and multi-stakeholder engagement. Successful contractors will work closely with the GMC, a prestigious regulatory body, thereby potentially opening doors for future collaborations and contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Perceptions Survey 2025

Notice Description

The aim of this research is to: - provide the GMC with insight into doctors' perceptions of us and our role in 2025. - test some new questions with doctors to help us consider their use in the full tracking survey which will be conducted in 2026, and will be commissioned separately. - provide the GMC with insight into the public's perceptions of us and our role in 2025. - test some new questions with the public to help us consider their use in the full tracking survey which will be conducted in 2026, and will be commissioned separately. - provide the GMC with insight into physician associates and anaesthesia associates perceptions of us and our role in 2025. - explore how some of the questions we have used in previous years with doctors work (in some cases in a necessarily adapted form) with physician associates and anaesthesia associates, who are new audiences for us following the GMC becoming a multiprofessional regulator in late 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9547e95-8283-4725-9d90-0c6f3dc28550
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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