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Exploring patient and public attitudes towards consent and decision making in health and care.

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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23 Oct 2017 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently conducting a tender for research consultancy services titled "Exploring patient and public attitudes towards consent and decision making in health and care." This procurement is part of an initiative to enhance the GMC's guidance on consent and is classified under the CPV code 73210000. The tender is open and will close on 17 November 2017, with a contract period commencing on 6 December 2017 and extending until 6 August 2018. The estimated value of the contract is £70,000, with a minimum threshold of £45,000. Delivery addresses are located in the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research consultancy, especially those specialising in market and economic research. Given the focus on patient and public engagement, companies with expertise in healthcare consulting, social research, and public opinion polling would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, benefiting from the open procurement method that allows a diverse range of providers to engage in this important sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Exploring patient and public attitudes towards consent and decision making in health and care.

Notice Description

The aim of the research is to test principles in our draft consent guidance with groups of individuals who are unlikely to participate in the written consultation on the guidance. The project will form part of an extensive consultation and engagement exercise we are undertaking to inform the revision of the General Medical Council's (GMC) guidance for doctors, Consent.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc28739f-039b-4671-b52f-5cadb7dbe2dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc745825-ac95-41c0-81b4-6f08a36f17b4
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2017 - 6 Aug 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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