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Research into what it means to be a doctor

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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13 Jul 2017 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has initiated a public procurement process for a research project titled "Research into what it means to be a doctor." This contract, classified under the industry category of Research consultancy services, is situated in the United Kingdom, specifically in the North West and London regions. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 4th May 2017. The contract is valued at £68,598 and will run from 31st May 2017 to 16th November 2017, following the award date of 25th May 2017.

Opportunities for business growth exist for organisations specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in social and market research. This tender specifically seeks entities capable of conducting comprehensive studies on professional experiences and perceptions within the medical profession, thus businesses that understand the healthcare sector and can engage with diverse stakeholders will be well-positioned to compete. The budget of up to £75,000 also indicates potential for collaboration with smaller enterprises, encouraging innovation and fresh perspectives in addressing the defined research objectives.

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Notice Title

Research into what it means to be a doctor

Notice Description

Aim and objectives In considering these hypotheses, we have developed the following aim and objectives: To gain an in-depth understanding of the professional experiences and perceptions of doctors that impact on the ways they practice and develop their careers. This aim is underpinned by the following objectives: i To explore what 'professionalism' means for doctors. ii To track whether doctors' perceptions of professionalism change over time at an individual level, and if so what factors impact on these changes. iii To identify whether there are any generational differences in defining and practising professionalism through analysing individuals' experiences and perceptions. iv To examine the relationship between working hours and perceived professionalism by examining how working patterns differ. v To investigate what factors contribute to doctors deciding to leave the profession, take a career break and/or practice in the UK, with analysis being undertaken by cohort. vi To explore how perspectives and experiences about professionalism reported by doctors practising in the UK compare with those practising internationally. It is essential that in exploring these objectives that the study is focused on the exploration of individual doctors' professional experiences, rather than looking at perceived differences of other practitioners, by generation, seniority, specialism and so on. These objectives will be achieved through answering the following questio...sks in the project and how they might be addressed. - Provide details of how you will quality assure your research procedures and outputs. - Detail how the project will be managed and how you will establish communication protocols with the GMC. - Provide a comprehensive breakdown of costs for all aspects of the work including management and presentation costs (including VAT where appropriate). - Explain why your organisation is well placed to design and implement this activity, including your expertise in undertaking similar studies in engaging with a wide range of bodies and individuals to explore professionals' perceptions and experiences. - Throughout the project we expect to play an active role in monitoring and evaluating progress and your proposal should state how you will undertake this. Following award of the contract and further discussion between us and the successful supplier(s), we will require a fully refined and costed plan that makes best use of the funding available and sets out the activity to be delivered, project milestones, and mechanisms for reporting on the project. We will require regular weekly status reports that give details of the activity carried out and identify any risks or other issues. 58. Duration The contract will run from the date of the award of the contract to the project final report deadline of 16th October 2017. 59. Price We have set a budget for this work, and that is up to a value of GBP75,000 (inclusive of VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3edb585e-3f52-41a7-a4c0-15082f64ec26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65bbda8c-8f6c-4ded-b49e-2b9dfb9e2d8e
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
Large

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

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,598 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,598 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2017 - 16 Nov 2017 1-6 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

COMRES (T/A COMMUNICATERESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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