Tender

Research into what supports fairer employer referrals of doctors to the GMC

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

07 Nov 2024 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is initiating an open procurement process for a research project titled "Research into what supports fairer employer referrals of doctors to the GMC." This project falls under the industry category of research services (CPV 73110000) and aims to understand the impact of various programs and interventions on the proportionality of referrals made by designated bodies. The tender process is currently active, with the tender period ending on 29th November 2024. The research is to be conducted across multiple locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period is set to start on 13th January 2025 and conclude on 30th November 2025.

This tender presents an excellent business growth opportunity for companies specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in examining organisational behaviour and policy impact. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply for this tender, given its suitability criteria. The open procedure procurement method ensures a competitive process, allowing businesses with relevant experience and innovative solutions to bid for the project. Companies able to contribute to understanding and enhancing fairness in professional referrals will find this tender particularly relevant.

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Notice Title

Research into what supports fairer employer referrals of doctors to the GMC

Notice Description

We would like to understand which programmes and interventions are more prevalent in relation to whether designated bodies were proportionate in their referrals. This will extend knowledge about programmes and interventions that enhance proportionality of referrals, detract from it, or are unrelated to it.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1e0ef07-0eb3-4b4c-9436-35bb1cbd4dc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10331a7f-87a6-4ec6-9e62-ffbc6b38ea58
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 (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Gordon Duffus
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1619236340

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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