Tender

Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) - Applied Knowledge Test (AKT)

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

20 Feb 2020 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently conducting a tender for the Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) - Applied Knowledge Test (AKT). This procurement falls under the medical education services category and seeks to establish a national assessment to ensure that medical practitioners in the UK meet safety standards. The tender period is open until 20th March 2020, while the contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2020, lasting until 30th April 2029. The procurement is being carried out through an open procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the educational services sector, particularly those with expertise in medical training and assessment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the GMC aims to engage with a diverse range of providers to enhance the medical education framework in the UK. Companies that can demonstrate experience in developing assessment tools and educational programmes tailored to medical professionals will find this tender especially relevant.

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Notice Title

Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) - Applied Knowledge Test (AKT)

Notice Description

The General Medical Council (GMC) is the independent regulator for doctors in the UK. Our role is to protect patients and improve medical education and practice across the UK. We are introducing a national Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) to demonstrate that those who obtain registration with a licence to practise medicine from us can meet a common threshold for safe practice of medicine in the UK. There will be a staged implementation with the MLA fully established by 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f029237b-2f3b-4702-9088-4efa723d3d4b
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2029 Over 5 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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