Tender

External quality assurance for ED&I regulatory reform

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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02 Feb 2022 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently conducting a tender for "External quality assurance for ED&I regulatory reform". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on performance review services, and is aimed at enhancing the fairness of the regulatory reform programme. The tender period is open until 23 February 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 21 March 2022 and last until 20 March 2025. This open procurement method allows for participation from various suppliers and is available across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ED&I consultancy and performance review services. Given that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, businesses with a strong background in quality assurance and regulatory frameworks could find this an advantageous bidding opportunity. Suppliers that can provide expert advice on Equality Impact Assessments (EqIAs) will be particularly well-suited to meet the GMC's needs, potentially contributing to their growth through successful contract acquisition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External quality assurance for ED&I regulatory reform

Notice Description

We are seeking professional services that will provide specialist ED&I advice and quality assure all EqIAs produced within the Regulatory Reform Programme, to provide increased assurance of the external scrutiny and quality of the fairness consideration in our process design.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e5dc9c-ea84-4146-8dbf-6ecc5be9823c
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79313000 - Performance review services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Mar 2022 - 20 Mar 2025 3-4 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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