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Understanding the experience of focusing on wellbeing in appraisals

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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20 Jan 2021 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is conducting a procurement process titled "Understanding the experience of focusing on wellbeing in appraisals", categorized under research consultancy services, specifically focusing on social and market research. This tender is in the award stage, with the contract period set to commence from December 17, 2020, and concluding on September 1, 2021. The tender, which utilized an open procurement method, has already seen an award of £40,000 to Ice Creates Limited. The key locations for service delivery include North West and London in the United Kingdom, and the tender period ended on November 13, 2020.

This opportunity to work with the GMC allows interested businesses, particularly those offering research consultancy and market analysis services, to expand their market presence in the health sector. Companies focused on social research and wellbeing insights may find this an ideal fit to leverage their expertise. As the emphasis on doctors' wellbeing in appraisals has increased, firms capable of providing insights and evidence-based analysis can significantly contribute to shaping future guidance and decision-making processes within medical environments.

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Notice Title

Understanding the experience of focusing on wellbeing in appraisals

Notice Description

This research aims to help us understand how a recent change in emphasis regarding doctors' appraisals has been experienced by key parties involved in the appraisal process, including by doctors themselves. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, medical appraisals were paused by the majority of designated bodies in the UK on the advice of the relevant departments of health. The General Medical Council put back the dates for revalidation for over 50,000 doctors by 12 months. As appraisals restart, guidance has been given by Appraisal Leads in the 4 Countries and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges to encourage an increased emphasis on doctors' wellbeing in these. We are considering whether we should endorse this approach on a permanent basis through an update to our guidance on appraisals. This research will be designed to provide an evidence base to support this decision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6131cc96-ade0-4b99-b22d-b09bd75be8b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2020 - 1 Sep 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICE CREATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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