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Systematic Literature Review of Assurance Measures Supporting High Impact Regulatory Decisions

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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08 Oct 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) invites tenders for a systematic literature review of assurance measures supporting high impact regulatory decisions. Classified under the 'Research services' industry category, this contract opportunity is available for services across various geographical locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands, among others. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement is an open procedure below the threshold, with a tender period ending on 4th November 2025. The contract will commence on 3rd December 2025 and runs until the end of December 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those capable of examining assurance measures effectively. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in regulatory research and evaluation. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to enhance their presence in the regulatory and compliance sectors, fostering growth and establishing expertise in high impact decision-making assurance measures.

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Notice Title

Systematic Literature Review of Assurance Measures Supporting High Impact Regulatory Decisions

Notice Description

The proposed research aims to explore the evidence of effectiveness of the type of assurance measures that are being put in place and developed by us to mitigate bias for our high impact regulatory decisions, including how these can most effectively be combined, deployed and adhered to.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2063072d-7a92-44d7-9d09-6c990a0a625b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4639181f-7c23-4e1a-8dcb-6d3c0de858b0
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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