Tender

Audit of the fairness of decisions in the General Medical Council's Fitness to Practise procedure

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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18 Sep 2019 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently conducting a tender for an audit titled "Audit of the fairness of decisions in the General Medical Council's Fitness to Practise procedure." This procurement falls under the industry category of research services and is taking place across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North West England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London. The tender is at the active stage, with an end date for submissions on 16th October 2019. The total contract value is set at £100,000, with a minimum threshold of £75,000, and it will commence on 1st November 2019, running for one year until 31st October 2020. This procurement is classified as an open procedure conducted below the threshold.

Opportunities for business growth are present for firms experienced in conducting audits, particularly those capable of evaluating fairness and consistency in decision-making processes within regulatory frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Businesses providing comprehensive research services could effectively compete and contribute valuable insights to this important audit, fostering their reputation and expanding their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit of the fairness of decisions in the General Medical Council's Fitness to Practise procedure

Notice Description

This audit is part of an ongoing programme of work undertaken by the GMC to ensure that our fitness to practise procedures are fair, consistent and robust. This review will examine key aspects of our fitness to practise procedures in this respect. Specifically, it will consider whether the decisions made by our staff at key stages of our investigation process are consistent with the guidance provided to them to help them reach these decisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f6eddba-1747-4760-bb45-71b3038dfb5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa2b58a-a49b-4a9b-b2f4-d754cf5db9e6
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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 1-2 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
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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