Tender

Exploring the factors associated with the absence of differential attainment

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

22 Oct 2018 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has initiated an open tender for a research project titled "Exploring the factors associated with the absence of differential attainment." The procurement, classified under research services, is aimed at enhancing the GMC's evidence base regarding differential attainment. This tender was published on 22nd October 2018 and is currently active. The tender period will close on 19th November 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 5th December 2018 and run until 31st October 2019. The research will take place across various locations, including the North West and London, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs with expertise in research consultancy, social research services, and medical personnel services, to participate in a meaningful project that contributes to fairness in medical education. Companies that specialise in developing interventions to address educational disparities or those with a strong background in medical and social research will find this procurement process well-suited for their services, potentially driving business growth and establishing partnerships with the GMC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Exploring the factors associated with the absence of differential attainment

Notice Description

The overarching aim of this research is to further develop the GMC's evidence base with regards to differential attainment, which will help inform the future development of interventions designed to reduce observed differences in attainment. This will ultimately help ensure fairness in medical education. More specifically it is intended that the research will explore the factors associated with specialties and programmes which do not demonstrate statistical variation in attainment of UK BME trainees compared to UK White trainees.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48ebd8a6-a8a5-4d77-a32f-29c84397cc4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28403a45-052a-4c2f-8c36-dd5730249c04
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Dec 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 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
Lawrence Paddon
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
TLD North West (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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