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Research into understanding patients' experience of referrals

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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01 Oct 2019 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is conducting a procurement process for a research project entitled "Research into understanding patients' experience of referrals." This research, categorised under "Research services," aims to investigate various aspects of patient experiences related to medical referrals, sparked by recent trends in defensive practice among doctors. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with an active contract awarded to the supplier Trajectory for £35,100 GBP. The contract period will run from 7th May 2019 to 31st October 2019, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The relevant delivery locations include the North West of England and London.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in health care and patient experience studies. Companies focused on gathering qualitative data, conducting health-related surveys, or analysing referral practices would be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders. Given the nature of the research, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a fitting opportunity to expand their portfolio in the healthcare sector, contributing valuable insights that can influence health policy and practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research into understanding patients' experience of referrals

Notice Description

In light of evidence that doctors are becoming more likely to refer patients on due to, a) an increase in 'defensive practice' and b) workload pressures, we believe it is timely to try to better understand the patient experience of referrals and, therefore, what impact an increase in tactical referrals is likely to have. Research question 1 - Is there a typical patient experience of referrals? If not, what do the range of experiences look like? E.g. including patients with multiple conditions/comorbidities Research question 2 - To what extent do patients who have been referred several times for an issue deem that their referrals were necessary? Research question 3 - What is the impact of being referred, particularly if the patient has already been referred many times for a single condition? Research question 4 - What are patients' views on referral more generally, including their awareness and understanding of unnecessary referrals or those resulting from defensive practice? Research question 5 - What is the impact of multiple referrals on groups who are more likely to be adversely affected, e.g. disabled or elderly people?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a03f2eaa-0951-43e3-a850-229eff0cbb7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5511daa2-75d3-4fea-a80a-0298af0d9156
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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
6 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 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
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAJECTORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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