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Audit of the fairness of decisions in the General Medical Council's Fitness to Practise procedure

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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01 Apr 2020 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed the procurement process for the audit titled "Audit of the fairness of decisions in the General Medical Council's Fitness to Practise procedure." This procurement falls under the research services category and was conducted using an open procedure method. The tendering phase concluded on 16 October 2019, and the contract was awarded on 24 October 2019, with a total contract value of £100,000. The audit primarily impacts regions within the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North West, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in research services, particularly those with experience in regulatory compliance and audits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the GMC is committed to promoting inclusive procurement practices. Businesses capable of delivering detailed assessments and analyses of decision-making processes within regulatory frameworks would be particularly well-suited to engage in this contract, furthering their growth in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit of the fairness of decisions in the General Medical Council's Fitness to Practise procedure

Notice Description

This audit is part of an ongoing programme of work undertaken by the GMC to ensure that our fitness to practise procedures are fair, consistent and robust. This review will examine key aspects of our fitness to practise procedures in this respect. Specifically, it will consider whether the decisions made by our staff at key stages of our investigation process are consistent with the guidance provided to them to help them reach these decisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9491ed53-c416-4368-b258-5ade1f360359
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 1-2 years
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, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIELDFISHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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