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PLAB Examination Venue and Invigilation Services (UK)

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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06 Apr 2020 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed the procurement process for the "PLAB Examination Venue and Invigilation Services (UK)" related to the accommodation services industry. This tender was conducted using an open procedure and has a total contract value of £750,000. The contract period spans from 24 February 2020 to 23 February 2022. The tender was awarded on 26 February 2020, with services being provided across various locations in the UK, including Scotland, North West, South East, and London. The tender period concluded on 20 January 2020, one week prior to the exam dates, which are scheduled throughout the year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in venue management, event coordination, and invigilation services, particularly smaller enterprises that qualify as SMEs. Companies capable of providing accommodation services and professional examination support would find this project well-suited for their capabilities. Additionally, organisations experienced in managing large-scale events and logistics in a regulated environment could leverage this contract to enhance their reputation and expand their market presence within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLAB Examination Venue and Invigilation Services (UK)

Notice Description

The Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test is the main route by which International Medical Graduates (IMGs) demonstrate that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to practise medicine in the UK.We run the Part 1, written exam four times a year in the UK and overseas. Exam dates are planned up to a year in advance. Examinations in the UK close one week before the exam date. The overseas exam closes four weeks before the exam date. The exam runs from 10.00-13.00hrs UK time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ecc680e-daf4-4178-ac49-fcb4842f26c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a147ff-2011-444c-a174-ac43fe1dfa5e
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2022 2-3 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
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VICTVS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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