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How lifelong learning for doctors is valued, managed and supported in the UK

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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20 Jan 2021 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is conducting a tender titled "How lifelong learning for doctors is valued, managed and supported in the UK", focusing on the research services industry category. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the active contract awarded on 23rd November 2020, and the contract period running from 30th November 2020 to 31st December 2021. The tender was open until 9th November 2020, and it covers delivery locations in the North West and London, United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy and related services, particularly those engaged in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for medical professionals. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in market research, project management, and stakeholder engagement within the healthcare sector will be well-suited to compete, especially given the GMC's focus on understanding current approaches to lifelong learning and the impact of recent changes due to COVID-19. The knowledge gained from this research could create pathways for organisations to influence future policies in medical education and training.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

How lifelong learning for doctors is valued, managed and supported in the UK

Notice Description

This research aims to help the General Medical Council to understand the way lifelong learning including Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for doctors in the UK is valued, managed and supported by those directly involved: employers of doctors; those who contract doctors' services and self-employed doctors. We are interested in understanding the details of the processes used, for example to prioritise, provide access, and fund/commission lifelong learning for different groups of doctors across the UK. We also would like to understand key stakeholders' perspectives on the value of lifelong learning and how well in their perspective the current situation works. We would be interested in understanding whether anything in the UK has changed in the approach to lifelong learning as a result of the response to COVID-19.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ad8dae1-ab3d-4ca7-b31f-602c1a943b33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8caf86c5-47c6-41c2-8061-484d95b00bf5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 1-2 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

COMMUNITY RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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