Tender

Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently conducting a tender for "Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors," falling under the category of staff development services. The procurement is in the active stage and follows an open procedure, with a tender period that closed on 24 July 2015. The contract period is set to commence on 1 September 2015 and conclude on 31 August 2017. The services will be required primarily in the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom, with a contract value between £5,000 and £20,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in verification services for medical qualifications. Companies that can deliver swift and accurate verification responses, ideally within 2-3 weeks, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. This could enhance their portfolio and establish a long-term relationship with a recognised regulatory body like the GMC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors

Notice Description

The Registration Information team conducts verification checks on doctors' qualifications where there is a requirement to do so. These checks may be carried out as part of the regular 6% sample process or on an ad hoc basis. The team contacts the relevant medical school or regulator themselves in the first instance, and in the majority of cases receives a response. However, in approximately 25% of instances, a response is not received. Following a risk assessment, in circumstances where it is felt that the GMC requires a definitive response, assistance will be required from a third party organisation which specialises in verification services. The third party will be contracted to provide verification services on an ad hoc basis to the GMC. A successful verification means confirmation from the medical school that a doctor's primary medical qualification is genuine, and was gained by that individual at the medical school in question, on the date claimed. Verification may be required from any medical school or regulator anywhere in the world. It is important that swift responses are achieved, ideally within 2-3 weeks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8beb227d-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbed4806-eb08-4606-8145-f76a48c4ed0e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79633000 - Staff development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2015 - 31 Aug 2017 2-3 years
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
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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