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Best Practice in Assessing Competence

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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19 Mar 2018 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) recently awarded a contract titled "Best Practice in Assessing Competence" for a value of £75,000. This procurement falls within the research consultancy services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The award was published on 19th March 2018, following a tender process that concluded on 6th November 2017. The contract commenced on 30th November 2017 and is set to end on 28th September 2018, with an open procurement method employed in this tender.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those focusing on healthcare, professional training, and assessment methodologies. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in evaluating medical professionals' competencies or those skilled in research and analysis within clinical settings would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Such initiatives not only allow for the scaling of businesses but also contribute significantly to enhancing the standards within the medical profession.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Best Practice in Assessing Competence

Notice Description

This research aims to identify good practice approaches to the assessment of aspects of doctors' clinical and professional capabilities. Namely, in : a The assessment of doctors' professionalism and ethics. b The assessment of doctors' competence in relation to patient safety. In addition, the research also aims to look at a third area, which may or may not include the two areas above (a-b): c The assessment of a doctor's professional or clinical competence using simulated environments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f3d82cb-aef7-453c-b9ff-81fda261a1c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a77696-879a-4dc9-8616-b0361ad2c0a5
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

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2017 - 28 Sep 2018 6-12 months
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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