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Author / Writer for State of Medical Education and Practice report (SOMEP) 2015 (GMC 261)

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has recently completed a public procurement process for the role of Author/Writers for the "State of Medical Education and Practice report (SOMEP) 2015." This tender, classified under services related to authorship and technical author services, was located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method followed an open procedure, with the contract period running from 8 April 2015 to 31 August 2015. Key milestones included completing initial research by 6 March 2015, first draft submissions by 20 April 2015, and the final report launch by 30 October 2015. The total contract value was £35,000.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in significant public sector projects. Companies with expertise in medical writing, technical documentation, or who possess strong communication skills would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their portfolios and potentially securing contracts that contribute to their business growth in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Author / Writer for State of Medical Education and Practice report (SOMEP) 2015 (GMC 261)

Notice Description

The report is produced to help fulfil the GMCs strategic aim of making better use of its data, and becoming increasingly transparent. In its printed form the report is used by a wide range of stakeholders including the general media, specialist health professional media, postgraduate deaneries, medical schools, providers of care, libraries, medical students, doctors, doctors representative bodies, and the general public. Key Deliverables The key milestones, in date order, are: First tranche of contextual research for chapter one to complete by 6th March. Produce first drafts of each chapter in stages, with the first draft expected ready for internal review by 20th April All 6 remaining chapters produced in sequence to 1st July when primary writing ends. Internal review, proofreading, graphics, design and layout completes 01 October. Report launched on or before 30 October.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c4524f-aa14-45f2-96a4-e3c769c8af5b
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312210 - Services provided by authors

92312213 - Technical author services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 201510 years ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2015 - 31 Aug 2015 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
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 3JN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACQUI THORNTON COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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Notice URLs

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