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Evaluating the impact of recognising medical trainers on the quality of medical education

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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22 Jan 2019 at 10:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed a procurement process titled "Evaluating the impact of recognising medical trainers on the quality of medical education." This tender falls under the research services category and was conducted using an open procurement method. The project aimed to investigate the effects of GMC's recognition of trainers on medical education quality, with a total contract value of £50,000. The contract period ran from 13th November 2018 to 18th August 2019. The initiative covered delivery locations including regions in North West England and London, with the tender period concluding on 16th October 2018.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in social research and educational evaluations. Companies that can provide robust methodologies and insights into the educational training process, especially in healthcare, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The project's focus on enhancing medical education quality suggests that firms with a strong background in health services, educational consulting, and training evaluation could benefit from these kinds of contracts to expand their business and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluating the impact of recognising medical trainers on the quality of medical education

Notice Description

The proposed research aims to evaluate the impact of recognising medical trainers on the quality of medical education and training in the UK, for both undergraduate and postgraduate training. As part of this the GMC wishes to address 3 research questions: a) To what extent has the GMC's recognition of trainers impacted on the quality of medical education and training? b)What lessons can the GMC learn with regards to the national rollout and local implementation of the framework? c) How can the GMC maximise the benefit and facilitate the continued implementation of the framework going forwards?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79aedeb1-d6f2-4e4f-aa99-b1e456f25643
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3c77f9-cc79-4473-b33a-3a2e5ba2b766
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 (below threshold)
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

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2018 - 18 Aug 2019 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), TLI London
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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