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Understanding stakeholder perspectives on GMC's quality assurance of medical education and training

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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20 Mar 2018 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is conducting a public procurement process to understand stakeholder perspectives on their quality assurance of medical education and training in the UK. This tender, titled "Understanding stakeholder perspectives on GMC's quality assurance of medical education and training," is classified under research consultancy services and is currently in the tender stage. The process involves an open procurement method, with bids due by 17 April 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 9 May 2018 and will last until 12 October 2018. Delivery addresses for this tender are located in the North West and London regions of England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly those with experience in market research, social research services, and quality assurance assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, making this an ideal opportunity for innovative firms seeking to expand their portfolio in the healthcare sector. Engaging with the GMC on this project could also lead to further collaborations and contracts in the field of medical education and training quality assurance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding stakeholder perspectives on GMC's quality assurance of medical education and training

Notice Description

The GMC is responsible for quality assuring medical education and training in the UK. This research is designed to gather key stakeholder perspectives on how the GMC currently undertakes this function. The research will provide part of the evidence base for a review of our approach to quality assuring medical education and training which is taking place in 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ec85e48-e425-4285-bf9c-ba0e59df2433
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e339c64-47be-40ba-8a09-cef3b61d7989
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79315000 - Social 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
20 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 May 2018 - 12 Oct 2018 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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