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Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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20 Jan 2026 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed a procurement process titled "Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors," classified under medical education services with a CPV code of 80320000. The open procedure aimed to find a provider to carry out verification services for the qualifications and experiences of overseas medical professionals. This process encompasses locations worldwide, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The tender period concluded on 17 March 2025, with the contract set to run from 10 September 2025 to 9 September 2029. The contract was awarded to Dataflow Verification Services (Uk) Ltd for a value of GBP 150,000, and the award was published on 20 January 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in verification and assessment services, particularly those with expertise in fast and accurate medical credentials validation across multiple regions. The contract supports SMEs, offering them a chance to collaborate with a reputable authority like the GMC and expand their service offering globally. Firms with robust international networks and the capacity to ensure swift verification within a four-week window would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The contract allows for business growth through a stable, long-term engagement with a major public health organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors

Notice Description

Business requirement - The International Liaison and Illegal Practice (ILIP) team conducts ad hoc verification checks on the qualifications and experience of doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) where there is a requirement to do so, for example where there is a doubt as to the veracity of an individual's primary medical qualification. - The third party will be contracted to provide these verification services on the GMC's behalf. A successful verification means confirmation from someone in a position of authority at the issuing institution that the qualification in question is genuine, and was issued to that individual by the awarding body in question, on the date claimed. Alternatively, it may mean confirmation from someone in a position of authority at a medical employer that the employment experience the individual claims to have is genuine. - Verification may be required from any medical school, regulator or employer anywhere in the world. It is important that swift responses are achieved, ideally within four weeks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fc38c8d-f182-4aa7-a7c9-d9e187a10d41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab7ec0f-830f-4ad0-9d6b-3e73ffed4697
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education 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
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 9 Sep 2029 4-5 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATAFLOW VERIFICATION SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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