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Doctors' attitudes to consent and shared decision making (GMC619)

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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22 Feb 2017 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has awarded a contract pertaining to the project titled "Doctors' attitudes to consent and shared decision making (GMC619)", valued at £50,000. This procurement falls within the research consultancy services industry category. The contract relates to a completed tender process, with key dates including a contract start date of 14 December 2016 and an end date of 31 May 2017. The award of the contract was confirmed on 9 December 2016, following an open procedure for tendering, which ended on 24 November 2016. The project aims to explore the challenges doctors face regarding consent and shared decision-making in their practices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on research consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities in healthcare research and insights. Companies that specialise in research methodologies and have experience engaging with medical professionals would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this area. The GMC's efforts to revise its guidance for doctors provides a valuable avenue for growth, allowing firms to contribute to important discussions in the healthcare sector while helping shape future medical practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Doctors' attitudes to consent and shared decision making (GMC619)

Notice Description

The aim of the research is to explore doctors' awareness and understanding of the principles of consent and shared decision-making and the challenges they face when implementing these in their daily practice environments. The project will form part of an extensive consultation and engagement exercise we are undertaking to inform the revision of the General Medical Council's (GMC) guidance for doctors, Consent. The research project should therefore deliver findings by the end of March 2017 as the results will be used to inform this review. We expect the project to deliver an interim report to the GMC by the 28th February 2016. The main audience for this report will be the GMC's internal project management group and the aims are to:

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94e60957-837c-4bd7-92fe-5bf3747b4c30
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a639e055-811b-4d89-bf4a-6890df672cd3
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2016 - 31 May 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, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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