Tender

Best Practice in Assessing Competence

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

06 Oct 2017 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently conducting an open tender for a project titled "Best Practice in Assessing Competence". This initiative aims to research effective methods for evaluating doctors' clinical and professional capabilities, including professionalism, ethics, and competence related to patient safety. This tender is classified under research consultancy services and is active with the tender period ending on 6th November 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 30th November 2017 and will run until 28th September 2018. The project is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the research consultancy sector, as it seeks innovative approaches to assess medical professionals' competencies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in educational research, competency assessment, or healthcare consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies that can provide evidence-based solutions or simulated competency evaluation tools may find themselves in a strong position to secure a partnership with the GMC, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of medical practice standards in the UK.

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Notice Title

Best Practice in Assessing Competence

Notice Description

This research aims to identify good practice approaches to the assessment of aspects of doctors' clinical and professional capabilities. Namely, in : a The assessment of doctors' professionalism and ethics. b The assessment of doctors' competence in relation to patient safety. In addition, the research also aims to look at a third area, which may or may not include the two areas above (a-b): c The assessment of a doctor's professional or clinical competence using simulated environments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd321bc9-a7c9-4598-bf78-f3f961ce3e09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd91ab3-372d-4d85-8858-5da4c94ab7b0
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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2017 - 28 Sep 2018 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
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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)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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