Tender

10 year external review of the MRCGP examination for the Royal College of GPs

ROYAL COLLEGE GENERAL PRACTITIONERS

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24 Feb 2017 at 16:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) is seeking consultancy services for a comprehensive ten-year external review of the MRCGP examination, aimed at ensuring the assessment methods remain effective and relevant. This tender is currently in the active stage and must be submitted by 10th March 2017. The project falls under the category of technical analysis or consultancy services and is located in London, England. The contract period will run from 24th March 2017 to 30th November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy, research and development services, and project management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to apply. Companies involved in medical education and those with experience in reviewing and enhancing assessment methods will find this contract especially relevant. Engaging in this process can help such businesses expand their portfolio and establish a stronger presence in the healthcare evaluation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

10 year external review of the MRCGP examination for the Royal College of GPs

Notice Description

The membership examination of the RCGP (MRCGP) is an integrated assessment system, success in which confirms that a doctor has satisfactorily completed specialty training for general practice, and is competent to enter independent practice in the United Kingdom without further supervision. Satisfactory completion of the MRCGP is a pre-requisite for the issue of a certificate of completion of training in the UK(CCT). MRCGP comprises three separate components: an Applied Knowledge Test (AKT), a Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) and Workplace Based Assessment (WPBA), each of which tests different competences using validated assessment methods and which together cover the spectrum of knowledge, skills, behaviours and attitudes defined by the GP Specialty Training curriculum which is developed and maintained by the RCGP. The RCGP would like to undertake a comprehensive review of the examination in order to evaluate whether the methods currently used are still the most appropriate, whether there have been any changes or advances in assessment thinking and methods which should be incorporated into the examination and, if the methods of assessment used are still recommended, whether any changes could be made to improve their performance, fairness and reliability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71301706-7ddf-4a4e-9214-13cfd79058a9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Mar 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 6-12 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
ROYAL COLLEGE GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2FB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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