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Lead author for state of medical education

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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20 May 2019 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed a procurement process for the role of a lead author for the State of Medical Education and Practice (SoMEP) report. This contract, valued at £180,000, was an open tender classified under writing agency services, and it was active until the end date of the tender period on 1 January 2019. The contract commenced on 1 April 2019 and will run until 31 March 2022, with delivery addresses in the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of participants.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in professional writing and healthcare communication, particularly those with experience in producing educational or medical content. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in report writing and understanding of medical education may find this contract particularly accessible. Engaging in this procurement process could help firms grow by showcasing their capabilities in delivering high-quality content for significant health sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lead author for state of medical education

Notice Description

We are delivering an annual report, the State of Medical Education and Practice (SoMEP) report. This builds on previous reports, and examines a range of aspects of the education of doctors, and the working practices and environments of doctors. In order to maintain a consistent voice within the SoMEP report, and to capitalise on the insight and skills of an experienced health writer, one single lead author is required to develop content from being a concept outline to final approved content written in the house style of the GMC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d353e0b-8b18-41db-b84b-d84ef1df54de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d835023b-7a25-4db5-a242-530e48509b4d
Current Stage
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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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 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
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACQUI THORNTON COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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