Tender

Assessment Venue and Invigilation Services (UK, EU & Rest of World)

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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16 Sep 2022 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking suppliers to provide Assessment Venue and Invigilation Services for the PLAB test in the UK, EU, and Rest of the World. The tender is currently in the open stage, with a deadline for submissions on 18th October 2022. The contract period will start on 5th December 2022 and continue until 4th December 2028.

This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and involves providing venues, invigilation services, and logistical support for medical exams. Businesses in the services industry are well-suited to compete for this contract, which offers the chance to support international medical graduates in pursuing their careers in the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

Assessment Venue and Invigilation Services (UK, EU & Rest of World)

Notice Description

The Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test is the main route by which International Medical Graduates (IMGs) demonstrate that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to practise medicine in the UK.We wish to tender for a supplier to provide venues, invigilation services administrative and logistical support to deliver our exams throughout the UK/EU/Rest of the World (RoW). Locations and capacity may vary to those highlighted below but will be determined as and when required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75fe2151-bd44-4213-9ef5-7e0b46974de9
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Dec 2022 - 4 Dec 2028 Over 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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