Tender

Secure Printing and Exam Paper Processing

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

30 Sep 2019 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently running a tender titled "Secure Printing and Exam Paper Processing" aimed at providing essential printing services related to the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test. This tender is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on printing and related services, coded as CPV 79800000. The tender period is set to conclude on 31st October 2019, and the subsequent contract will commence on 1st January 2020, lasting until 31st December 2023. Businesses interested in this opportunity should respond promptly, as the status of the tender is active and requires immediate action for participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in printing services and related solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the GMC is open to a diverse range of providers. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality printing capabilities and flexible service options could find success in competing for this contract, which supports the testing and accreditation of international medical graduates seeking to practise medicine in the UK.

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Notice Title

Secure Printing and Exam Paper Processing

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379a8df8-138a-49ca-8929-48897ed484cf
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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