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Public Confidence Thresholds Research

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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21 Feb 2025 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed the procurement process for a research project titled "Public Confidence Thresholds Research". This market research services contract, classified under CPV code 79310000, aims to understand public views on the GMC's thresholds in public confidence cases. The contract is valued at £100,000 GBP and had an open procurement method. The tendering stage ended on 22 August 2024, with the contract period running from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. This project involves delivery to various global locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was given on 16 September 2024 and published on 21 February 2025.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those with capabilities to operate internationally. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited to compete in such tenders due to the project's scope and the GMC's suitability criteria. Winning such a contract can enhance a company's portfolio and credibility, driving further business growth and opening opportunities for international market research capabilities. As the contract is already awarded to Community Research Ltd, it also highlights the successful participation and competitiveness of SMEs in large-scale, public sector research projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Confidence Thresholds Research

Notice Description

The research aims to better understand the public's views on where the GMC's thresholds should sit in public confidence cases, both in terms of their thoughts on hypothetical case examples, but also more broadly to understand why the public holds those views

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61765069-fff7-4660-8057-a1ba0b2050a4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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