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Research: Understanding harmful care

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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23 Feb 2017 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has successfully completed a tender titled "Research: Understanding harmful care". This procurement process was classified under research consultancy services and took place in the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to the University of Manchester, with a total value of £50,000. The contract period commenced on 6 December 2016 and concluded on 31 May 2017. This open procurement method allowed interested suppliers to participate in the tender process.

This tender presents an opportunity for research consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in healthcare-related studies, to expand their business operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage with the medical field, as well as larger organisations with a background in academic research, would be well-placed to benefit from similar future tenders in this area. Firms capable of addressing preventable harm in medical settings through innovative research solutions may find a niche to grow their business in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Research: Understanding harmful care

Notice Description

This research will attempt to establish, from existing evidence, the most common types of preventable harm that occur within a medical setting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e725cddb-10ee-4594-b89a-378a8af53fc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e88781-ca26-47b2-960b-855a626819e2
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

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
23 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2016 - 31 May 2017 1-6 months
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
Gordon Duffus
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
TLD North West (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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