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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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28 Jan 2019 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking tenders for an 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 is located across several regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North West, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London. The procurement method is open, with details suggesting it is an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period is active until 27th February 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 14th March 2019 and concluding on 28th February 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in audit practices and regulatory compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially fostering partnerships with established firms in this field. Businesses that excel in delivering fair and analytical assessment services will find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities, enabling them to expand their clientele and project portfolio in the public sector.

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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

The audit is part of an ongoing programme of work undertaken by the General Medical Council (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/23d45472-5e41-43bb-82d2-971e527c1fc1
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 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, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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