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Promoting and maintaining public confidence in the medical profession

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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25 Jan 2019 at 11:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the General Medical Council (GMC), which is located in Manchester, England. The contract titled "Promoting and maintaining public confidence in the medical profession" seeks research services focusing on public perceptions regarding the response to doctors' misconduct, particularly in light of criminal convictions. This tender is classified under the research services category and was awarded on 15th October 2018, with a total value of £70,000. The contract period extends from 15th October 2018 to 28th February 2019. The procurement method used is an open procedure below threshold, highlighting the open nature of the tendering process. The tender period ended on 8th October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and market analysis, such as those conducting social science research, medical analysis services, or public consultation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in qualitative research methodologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, especially if they can demonstrate innovative approaches to gathering public opinion through focus groups and surveys. Engaging with this procurement process could facilitate growth and collaboration in the healthcare research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Promoting and maintaining public confidence in the medical profession

Notice Description

This research will explore how the public believes the General Medical Council should respond to specific behaviours/acts/omissions by doctors, particularly when these behaviours/acts/omissions have also been subject to action through the criminal justice system. The General Medical Council instigated a review of gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide in March 2018. One focus of this review is on the requirement placed on the General Medical Council to promote and maintain public confidence in the medical profession and how this should be put into practice, particularly where a doctor has been convicted of a criminal offence. This research will explore public perceptions regarding these issues. We suggest that this would best be achieved through a combination of focus groups and a survey with members of the public, but would be open to alternative suggestions from tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e666c037-bb74-498b-869e-b32eec4692ab
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79310000 - Market research services

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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