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Scoping Study to Explore Best Practice in Making Effective Use of Large and/or Multifaceted Datasets

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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21 Feb 2017 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK has completed a procurement process for a scoping study aimed at exploring best practices for utilising large and multifaceted datasets. The tender, titled "Scoping Study to Explore Best Practice in Making Effective Use of Large and/or Multifaceted Datasets," fell under the category of research consultancy services and had a total contract value of £50,000. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 25th November 2016. The contract has a duration starting from 16th December 2016 to 28th February 2017, with delivery addresses located in both the North West and London regions.

This procurement opportunity may foster business growth especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in data analysis and consultancy services. Businesses that specialise in research consultancy, particularly those with experience in handling complex datasets or working with regulatory bodies, would be well-positioned to compete in future procurement processes similar to this one. The GMC's focus on optimising data usage provides a compelling niche for innovative firms looking to expand their service offerings in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scoping Study to Explore Best Practice in Making Effective Use of Large and/or Multifaceted Datasets

Notice Description

The General Medical Council (GMC) generates and holds a wide range of data which is critical to its role as a regulator in ensuring that it assesses and addresses risk. In particular, the GMC has unique data on all medical professionals in the UK as a result of them all registering with us. The GMC also holds unique data on medical education and training and on the fitness to practise experiences of large numbers of doctors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3a294c3-02d3-451a-88be-b15c70319d5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7d722b8-1bb7-4d2a-b815-ae90cafc1ffe
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
Large

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2016 - 28 Feb 2017 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

FIRETAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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