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Understanding how external users perceive, access and apply GMC professional standards

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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15 Feb 2021 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is conducting a tender for research on "Understanding how external users perceive, access and apply GMC professional standards." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the industry of market and social research. The tender is currently active and set to close on 12 March 2021. The contract period is intended to run from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021, and it encompasses delivery addresses across Scotland, North West, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London. The procurement process is classified as an open procedure, below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market and social research services, particularly those that can offer insights into healthcare professional standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as there is a focus on providing accessible research solutions. Companies with experience in engaging with medical professionals and understanding their interactions with guidance materials will find this contract particularly relevant, potentially leading to valuable collaborations and growth in this specialised field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding how external users perceive, access and apply GMC professional standards

Notice Description

The aim of this research is to understand how external users perceive, access and apply the General Medical Councils' (GMC's) professional standards. Specifically, we would like to understand: - Views on the GMC's current guidance model, how it is delivered, its accessibility and navigation - What users expect the GMC to provide guidance on, and what is better provided by others - The role of GMC guidance in supporting professional judgement The research will cover three groups of users of our guidance: - Users who are expected to be aware of and follow our guidance: doctors and medical students - Users who are primary sources of advice for doctors and may use our guidance to provide this: e.g. medical defence bodies, Royal Colleges, the BMA - Users who have a wider role in upholding the professional standards set out in our guidance: employers, appraisers, responsible officers, educators The project will form part of an extensive review we are planning to inform the revision of the GMC's core guidance Good Medical Practice (GMP) . The research should deliver findings by early August as the results will be used to inform this review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f4e540-4f05-4543-83a7-886bcae2c50c
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79310000 - Market research services

79315000 - Social 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
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 6-12 months
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
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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