Planning

Assessment Software

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Planning

23 Nov 2021 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is planning a procurement for new Assessment Software aimed at improving the administration of medical examinations in the UK. The tender falls under the category of medical education services, and the key dates for supplier consultations are scheduled for 2nd and 3rd December 2021, which will take place virtually. Interested parties can register their interest through the GMC's procurement team. This processes is currently at the planning stage, with an intention to ultimately award a contract based on the assessment of proposals submitted by potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical software development and related services. Companies that specialise in creating assessment tools or educational software solutions will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The GMC is looking for innovative solutions that can facilitate a variety of exam formats, making this an attractive opportunity for tech firms engaged in the medical or educational sectors, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in delivering compliant and effective assessment management systems.

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Notice Title

Assessment Software

Notice Description

The new assessment software will replace our existing systems and aim to implement a new overall solution. It will facilitate the delivery of written exams and Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) for the PLAB exam, Medical Licencing Assessment (MLA), Tests of Competence and Revalidation assessment. Our primary exam formats are Single Best Answer (SBA) papers (paper and electronic) as well as clinical OSCE's utilising borderline regression and electronic marking. We are investigating the market for software that will meet the GMC diverse requirements to support this work. Specific requirements are included in the attached appendix, and we are keen to understand the overall solutions that can be provided. The proposed supplier dates are 2nd and 3rd December 2021, which will be conducted virtually via MS Teams. Contact - GMC Procurement Team, email gmctenders@gmc-uk.org to book a slot or if you have any questions regarding the virtual sessions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The new assessment software will replace our existing systems and aim to implement a new overall solution. It will facilitate the delivery of written exams and Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) for the PLAB exam, Medical Licencing Assessment (MLA), Tests of Competence and Revalidation assessment. Our primary exam formats are Single Best Answer (SBA) papers (paper and electronic) as well as clinical OSCE's utilising borderline regression and electronic marking. We are investigating the market for software that will meet the GMC diverse requirements to support this work. Specific requirements are included in the attached appendix, and we are keen to understand the overall solutions that can be provided. The proposed supplier dates are 2nd and 3rd December 2021, which will be conducted virtually via MS Teams. Contact - GMC Procurement Team, email gmctenders@gmc-uk.org to book a slot or if you have any questions regarding the virtual sessions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f93e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029135-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72212180 - Medical software development services

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
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Not specified
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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