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Assessment Venue and Invigilation Services (UK, EU & Rest of World)

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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19 Apr 2023 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has awarded a contract for Assessment Venue and Invigilation Services (UK, EU & Rest of World) with a total value of £19,250,000. The procurement method used was an Open Procedure, with a tender period ending on October 18, 2022. The contract period spans from January 10, 2023, to January 9, 2029. This opportunity falls under the services category and is suitable for SMEs.

This tender by the GMC opens doors for businesses to provide venues, invigilation services, and administrative support for medical exams across multiple regions. Companies well-suited to compete in this sector are those experienced in delivering large-scale logistical and administrative services internationally. The potential for business growth lies in catering to the needs of the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test for International Medical Graduates seeking to practice medicine in the UK and other locations.

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Notice Title

Assessment Venue and Invigilation Services (UK, EU & Rest of World)

Notice Description

The Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test is the main route by which International Medical Graduates (IMGs) demonstrate that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to practise medicine in the UK.We wish to tender for a supplier to provide venues, invigilation services administrative and logistical support to deliver our exams throughout the UK/EU/Rest of the World (RoW). Locations and capacity may vary to those highlighted below but will be determined as and when required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb97f168-e2fd-483b-9832-853dc6c2c68c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4af7f3a0-73c4-4dcf-bd36-a20123b06e63
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,250,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,250,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2023 - 9 Jan 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Christine Jack
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BRITISH COUNCIL

VICTVS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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