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Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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02 Oct 2019 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed a procurement process titled "Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors" within the medical education services industry, focusing on delivering verification checks for doctors' qualifications. The contract, valued at £250,000, commenced on 10th September 2019 and will run until 9th September 2021. This public tender, which has an open procurement method, was published after the award date of 5th September 2019, following a tender period that concluded on 8th July 2019. The geographical scope includes locations in the North West and London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in verification services, particularly those with expertise in medical credentialing and background checks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in such services may find this contract aligned with their offerings, allowing them to expand their client base within the healthcare sector. Competitors should have capabilities in quality assurance, compliance verification for medical qualifications, and established relationships with educational institutions to be well-positioned for success in future procurement opportunities within this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors

Notice Description

The Registration Information team conducts verification checks on doctors' qualifications where there is a requirement to do so. Two types of checks are conducted:* Monthly post-grant checks of the primary medical qualifications of a random sample of European applicants granted registration in the last month.* Ad hoc checks of the medical qualifications of any GMC registrant, where a concern is raised about such qualifications.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 a doctor's qualification is genuine, being gained by that individual at the awarding body in question, on the date claimed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3907de70-0c37-4b6a-815c-f80e8f69425f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73bd1bfb-a1fc-4b1b-944d-18cbccc3af98
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2019 - 9 Sep 2021 2-3 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
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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

THE DATAFLOW GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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