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

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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21 Feb 2025 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Research into what supports fairer employer referrals of doctors to the GMC". This research falls under the industry category of Research Services (CPV: 73110000) and spans various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure method, and key dates include the end of the tender period on 29 November 2024, and the contract period from 13 January 2025 to 30 November 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £94,350, was announced on 11 December 2024, and the supplier selected for this project is Work Psychology Group.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing research services. SMEs could particularly benefit from participating in similar procurement processes, especially those with expertise in evaluating and enhancing proportionality of referrals within regulatory bodies. Companies that specialise in large-scale data analysis, programme evaluation, and stakeholder engagement within the healthcare sector are well-suited for such contracts. Engaging in this work can enhance their portfolio and provide insights that may influence future healthcare policies, driving further business growth and development.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4617d48-3b15-4cfc-95cd-2de4441afdfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/673f8d7a-4c77-409b-a9f0-a6843ff3f45d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£94,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORK PSYCHOLOGY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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