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Systematic Literature Review of Assurance Measures Supporting High Impact Regulatory Decisions

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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18 Dec 2025 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC), based in Manchester, England, has completed the award stage for a procurement titled "Systematic Literature Review of Assurance Measures Supporting High Impact Regulatory Decisions." The procurement sought research services, specifically a systematic literature review to explore the effectiveness of assurance measures in regulatory decisions. Conducted through an open procurement method, the value of the contract is £55,000. The research will be delivered across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions, under a contract period from 3rd December 2025 to 31st December 2026. The awarded contract was announced on 18th December 2025, with the University College London Medical School selected as the supplier.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria, although it was awarded to an established institution. Businesses involved in research services, particularly those with experience in regulatory processes and assurance measures, would have been well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The open procedure indicates a competitive procurement environment, offering visibility and potential collaborations for suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive research outputs in this specialised area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Systematic Literature Review of Assurance Measures Supporting High Impact Regulatory Decisions

Notice Description

The proposed research aims to explore the evidence of effectiveness of the type of assurance measures that are being put in place and developed by us to mitigate bias for our high impact regulatory decisions, including how these can most effectively be combined, deployed and adhered to.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9fa633f2-bf84-4d34-b4c4-a89028530020
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99002f5f-ca7a-457f-83df-13d27fdfaba0
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON MEDICAL SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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