Planning

Fairness audit of registration decisions

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Planning

30 Apr 2021 at 16:45

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is initiating a tender for the "Fairness audit of registration decisions" in the auditing and research services industry category. This procurement is in the planning stage and is set to commence on 30th June 2021, with the contract running until 29th June 2022. The procurement process invites interested parties to participate, with a virtual supplier event scheduled for 11th May 2021 at 13:00 to discuss the auditing process in detail. Prospective bidders should be aware of the communication deadline on 24th May 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and research services, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By collaborating with the GMC, successful bidders will be able to demonstrate their capability in ensuring fairness and consistency in vital registration processes, thus enhancing their reputation and portfolio in public procurement. Companies experienced in rigorous auditing practices or those with a strong background in regulatory compliance will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fairness audit of registration decisions

Notice Description

The GMC are looking for an organisation to conduct an audit of our registration decisions to ensure they are fair, consistent and robust. The audit will independently select a sample of decisions from across our registration processes. Considering the evidence available, for each decision the audit will judge whether the decision is in line with the guidance provided by the GMC to our decision makers. We will be holding a virtual supplier event on 11th May 2021 13:00-14:00. This will include a presentation from the registration teams about the decision making process for different types of registration applications. To book and confirm, please email procurement@gmc-uk.org

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80ce5977-36ac-469a-9205-3c7a4088aaae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af229f93-cd35-4d3e-ae69-83fa365a64fc
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2021 - 29 Jun 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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