Award

Secure Printing and Results Processing for Registration Exams

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Award

23 Feb 2024 at 17:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has awarded a contract for 'Secure Printing and Results Processing for Registration Exams.' The contract is valued at £2,700,000 GBP and involves printing and related services. The tender process was open, with the tender period closing on May 25, 2023. The contract will start on October 1, 2023, and end on September 30, 2029. The GMC is located at 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, England.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses offering secure printing and document processing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are eligible to compete for this contract. The GMC's procurement process has reached the award stage, providing a chance for suppliers to contribute to the essential healthcare industry by supporting international medical graduates in demonstrating their skills to practise in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure Printing and Results Processing for Registration Exams

Notice Description

The assessment run by the GMC known as the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board ('PLAB') test is the main route by which doctors qualified outside the UK and European Economic Area (international medical graduates or 'IMGs') demonstrate that they have the knowledge and skills to practise in the UK. The test is set at the level expected of a doctor at the first day of a Foundation Year 2 appointment, which is normally one year after qualifying as a doctor. The test is in two Parts. At some point during the life of the contract the exam will be re-named and will become Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) for international medical graduates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3f4f12a-3bf9-4242-8b5d-d89d22d577f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2029 Over 5 years
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
Christine Jack
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1619236340

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURE & CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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