Tender

Research into gateways to the professions

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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15 Mar 2017 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking proposals for a tender titled "Research into gateways to the professions," aimed at enhancing guidance for medical schools regarding accessibility for students with disabilities. This procurement falls under the category of "Research consultancy services" and is currently at the active stage of procurement. The tender period concludes on 12 April 2017, and the contract is expected to run from 28 April 2017 to 31 August 2017. Delivery addresses for this research include locations in the North West and London, United Kingdom, with the procurement conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those focused on education accessibility and policy development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given their potential to blend expertise in research with a commitment to social impact. Engaging with the GMC on this initiative could enhance a company's reputation and foster relationships within the healthcare sector, contributing to sustainable business growth.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37bbab0e-6cbd-48e9-bb3a-5c53ae96ba32
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Apr 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 1-6 months
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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