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Research into understanding patients' experience of referrals

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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19 Mar 2019 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking proposals for a research project titled "Research into understanding patients' experience of referrals". This procurement falls under the research services category and is located in the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently in the open stage, with submissions due by 17th April 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 8th May 2019 and conclude by 31st October 2019. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure that is below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in healthcare research, social science, and patient experience studies. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, particularly in relation to healthcare services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability indicators that favour their involvement in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research into understanding patients' experience of referrals

Notice Description

In light of evidence that doctors are becoming more likely to refer patients on due to, a) an increase in 'defensive practice' and b) workload pressures, we believe it is timely to try to better understand the patient experience of referrals and, therefore, what impact an increase in tactical referrals is likely to have. Research question 1 - Is there a typical patient experience of referrals? If not, what do the range of experiences look like? E.g. including patients with multiple conditions/comorbidities Research question 2 - To what extent do patients who have been referred several times for an issue deem that their referrals were necessary? Research question 3 - What is the impact of being referred, particularly if the patient has already been referred many times for a single condition? Research question 4 - What are patients' views on referral more generally, including their awareness and understanding of unnecessary referrals or those resulting from defensive practice? Research question 5 - What is the impact of multiple referrals on groups who are more likely to be adversely affected, e.g. disabled or elderly people?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-626b68bb-0c66-4332-b899-1ef734be4e29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c31da2f5-56d8-4ff5-b5b9-fb64fa4d0810
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 1-6 months
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
Lawrence Paddon
Contact Email
gmctender@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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