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Assessment Software

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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19 Apr 2023 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC), an independent regulator for doctors in the UK, recently completed the award process for an Assessment Software tender. The tender had a value of £2,500,000 GBP and aimed to implement flexible software solutions for various medical assessments. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 25th April 2022. The contract period for this award spans from 28th September 2022 to 27th September 2028, providing opportunities for businesses in the medical education services category.

This tender by the General Medical Council (GMC) presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the services sector related to medical education. With a contract value of £2,500,000 GBP, the awarded supplier, Fry-IT, secured the contract to provide the required Assessment Software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable, as the GMC has indicated their preference for such suppliers. Businesses interested in providing software solutions for medical assessments should monitor future tenders from the GMC for potential growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessment Software

Notice Description

The General Medical Council (GMC) is the independent regulator for doctors in the UK. Our role is to protect patients. This includes promoting high standards of medical education and practice across the UK, deciding which doctors are qualified to work in the UK and taking appropriate action to maintain the integrity of the List of Registered Medical Practitioners.We are aiming to implement a flexible software solution to deliver all the GMC's assessments: our Applied Knowledge Test (AKT), Clinical and Professional Skills Assessment (CPSA), Tests of Competence (TOC) and Revalidation Assessments, and the new Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af00f8dc-a146-4a35-b508-c3d78d990807
Current Stage
Award
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2022 - 27 Sep 2028 Over 5 years
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
Christine Jack
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1619236340

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

FRY-IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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