Tender

Lead author for state of medical education

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

28 Jan 2019 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking a lead author for the "State of Medical Education and Practice" report through an open procurement process. This tender, identified as MT214694, is classified under the services category and primarily involves writing agency services. The procurement is currently active, with submissions due by 18 February 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2019 and run until 31 March 2022, with potential delivery locations in both the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for SMEs in the content writing and medical reporting industries, especially those with experience in healthcare communication. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of medical education and are capable of producing high-quality written content in alignment with the GMC’s house style would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project can enhance a business's profile and expertise in the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts in similar fields.

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Notice Title

Lead author for state of medical education

Notice Description

We are delivering an annual report, the State of Medical Education and Practice (SoMEP) report. This builds on previous reports, and examines a range of aspects of the education of doctors, and the working practices and environments of doctors. In order to maintain a consistent voice within the SoMEP report, and to capitalise on the insight and skills of an experienced health writer, one single lead author is required to develop content from being a concept outline to final approved content written in the house style of the GMC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9da0a9f-0695-4c6e-b9b0-c507b85b8050
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 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
TLD North West (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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