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Clinical Assessment Venues for Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) and Knowledge Test Pilots

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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29 May 2019 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking to enhance its services by procuring clinical assessment venues for its Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Knowledge Test pilots, with a total contract value of £150,000. The procurement is classified under Event Services (CPV code: 79952000) and follows an open procurement method. The contract period runs from 3rd September 2018 to 2nd September 2020, with key deadlines for expressions of interest having closed on 11th June 2018. The process is based in various regions across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North East, and London, and is currently at the award stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in event management and venue provision, specifically those that can accommodate medical and educational assessments. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability indicated in the procurement details. Companies with expertise in delivering clinical settings or educational facilities stand to benefit from this contract, as the GMC conducts numerous pilot events annually to ensure the integrity of medical competency testing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Assessment Venues for Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) and Knowledge Test Pilots

Notice Description

The GMC requires clinical assessment venues to support the work of the Assessment Development Team (ADT) pilot events.We run approximately 15-20 pilot events each year to support development of the Fitness to Practice (FTP) Tests of Competence Assessments. Volunteer doctors from across the UK attend the pilots to test and validate new assessment material. These assessments include Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and a written Knowledge Test.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d8ae358-5df4-4ec9-a192-cc3c04387ac2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9cf5b3f-c22a-453f-bd95-88f9d9295985
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2018 - 2 Sep 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

30 EUSTON SQUARE

ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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