Tender

Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

10 Jun 2019 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors," falling under the medical education services category. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 8th July 2019. This contract, which runs from 10th September 2019 to 9th September 2021, is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate. The GMC's primary goal is to enhance the verification checks on doctors' qualifications, particularly for those registered in Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in verification services, particularly those with experience in medical education or related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is suitable for them, fostering competition and innovation. Companies capable of providing secure and reliable verification processes for medical credentials will find this contract particularly attractive, aiding in their growth as they establish partnerships with a respected regulatory body like the GMC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors

Notice Description

The Registration Information team conducts verification checks on doctors' qualifications where there is a requirement to do so. Two types of checks are conducted:* Monthly post-grant checks of the primary medical qualifications of a random sample of European applicants granted registration in the last month.* Ad hoc checks of the medical qualifications of any GMC registrant, where a concern is raised about such qualifications.The third party will be contracted to provide these verification services on the GMC's behalf. A successful verification means confirmation from someone in a position of authority at the issuing institution that a doctor's qualification is genuine, being gained by that individual at the awarding body in question, on the date claimed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9783c5a-0626-4105-8d99-db5dfb16655e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c0feff-1eec-40d9-9487-777d69d9c701
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Sep 2019 - 9 Sep 2021 2-3 years
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
Christine Jack
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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