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Understanding how organisations ensure that their decision-making is fair

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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23 Feb 2017 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has successfully completed a procurement process regarding research services titled "Understanding how organisations ensure that their decision-making is fair". This project is categorised under the services industry and encompasses research into organisational decision-making practices. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, which allows for broad participation. The tender period concluded on 5th August 2016, with the contract awarded on 13th September 2016, and the contract running from 24th August 2016 to 31st March 2017. The total value of the awarded contract is £41,295.60, covering delivery in both the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, especially those with expertise in decision-making processes and quality assurance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly advantageous, as the GMC's procurement approach is geared towards encouraging competition among a diverse range of suppliers. Companies capable of demonstrating effective decision-making methodologies or innovative approaches to overcoming challenges in this field would be well-positioned to compete and potentially grow their business through participation in similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding how organisations ensure that their decision-making is fair

Notice Description

The research aims to understand how other organisations ensure that their decision making is fair. The research will explore: 1. How other organisations ensure that their decision-making is fair. 2. What decision-making tools, techniques, processes, training, guidance and other approaches are used. 3. How they ensure quality and consistency in decision-making. 4. What good practice principles help to ensure fair decision-making. 5. Any barriers or challenges to fair decision-making. How can these be overcome?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c1f4bbf-1116-412b-8cfb-d2681ec036c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44344748-0da7-4f23-82d0-d5e0dae94c6f
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
Large

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
£41,295 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,295 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 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
TLD North West (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAND EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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