Tender

External Independent Review of GMC Escalated Customer Complaints

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

26 Jan 2018 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "External Independent Review of GMC Escalated Customer Complaints." This initiative falls within the services industry category and aims to enhance complaints handling effectiveness. The tender was published on 26 January 2018, with a deadline for submissions set for 16 February 2018. The reviews will take place across various locations including the North West and London, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2018 and continue until 1 April 2022, using an open procedure method for below-threshold procurement.

This opportunity presents viable prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in performance review services, particularly those with a background in customer service evaluation and complaints management. Businesses that possess expertise in independent assessments and can demonstrate a thorough understanding of complaints handling processes would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the GMC in this capacity could significantly contribute to business growth by establishing a long-term partnership with a key public sector organisation.

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Notice Title

External Independent Review of GMC Escalated Customer Complaints

Notice Description

The GMC is inviting quotes for an independent review and advice service. This service would have the responsibility of reviewing the effectiveness of our complaints handling in certain customer complaints which have been handled in accordance with our internal complaints policy and where the complainant remains dissatisfied with our responses. The complaints to be reviewed will be identified by the GMC with reference to certain set criteria. This will not be an automatic right for complainants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec4c86c0-db40-4348-9f91-caf404c3f343
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665a3efa-50ac-4c3c-bb07-eab0765352a4
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79313000 - Performance review services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 1 Apr 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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