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Research into gateways to the professions

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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13 Jul 2017 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is conducting a tender titled "Research into gateways to the professions," which aims to provide an evidence base for updating its guidance on accessibility in medical education. This research falls under the category of research consultancy services and is located in the North West and London regions in the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on 26 April 2017, with a contract value of £48,570. The contract period commenced on 24 April 2017 and runs until 31 August 2017, following an open procurement method.

This opportunity can facilitate business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research consultancy services. Companies capable of conducting extensive research and providing insights into accessibility within education would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with such contracts enables businesses to expand their portfolios and establish partnerships with prominent organisations like the GMC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research into gateways to the professions

Notice Description

This research will provide an evidence base for updating the General Medical Council's Gateways to the professions guidance and related resources . This guidance provides practical suggestions primarily aimed at medical schools to help them make their courses more accessible to students with disabilities . More generally, the research will provide an evidence base for other relevant GMC policy development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8558176f-adbf-4246-a81a-d2fad07f2ac6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ed7db05-b891-4ce4-b834-a40f264541bd
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,570 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,570 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 1-6 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

THE RTK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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