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Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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19 Feb 2025 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking a contractor to provide primary source verification services for overseas doctors. The procurement process, titled "Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors," falls under the industry category of medical education services (CPV code 80320000). This open procedure procurement is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submission on 17th March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period will start on 10th October 2025 and conclude on 9th October 2029. The services required include verifying qualifications and employment experiences from various global medical institutions, regulators, and employers. The geographical scope covers British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering timely verification services. Businesses with expertise in international credential verification, a robust global network, and the ability to engage swiftly with educational and professional institutions worldwide will be well-suited to compete. By taking part, companies can establish or enhance their reputation in the healthcare verification industry, potentially securing long-term projects with an influential regulatory body like the GMC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors

Notice Description

Business requirement - The International Liaison and Illegal Practice (ILIP) team conducts ad hoc verification checks on the qualifications and experience of doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) where there is a requirement to do so, for example where there is a doubt as to the veracity of an individual's primary medical qualification. - The third party will be contracted to provide these verification services on the GMC's behalf. A successful verification means confirmation from someone in a position of authority at the issuing institution that the qualification in question is genuine, and was issued to that individual by the awarding body in question, on the date claimed. Alternatively, it may mean confirmation from someone in a position of authority at a medical employer that the employment experience the individual claims to have is genuine. - Verification may be required from any medical school, regulator or employer anywhere in the world. It is important that swift responses are achieved, ideally within four weeks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3347b8c2-c35e-42b8-8044-1c1e8106342a
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

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
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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