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Understanding doctors leaving our register without ever working

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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13 Aug 2025 at 08:24

Tender

12 May 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed a contracting process for a project titled "Understanding doctors leaving our register without ever working." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting research and development services. The process was conducted using an open procurement method suitable for below-threshold open competition. Awarded on 25th June 2025, the contract is set to conclude by 31st December 2025. The project aims to address the increasing number of doctors who join the medical register through the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board test but do not proceed to work in the UK. The tender was particularly geared for delivery within the United Kingdom and had significant milestones, such as an enquiry period that concluded on 21st May 2025 and a tender period ending on 5th June 2025.

This tender presents myriad opportunities for businesses specialized in market research and consultancy services, especially those with adeptness in tackling healthcare-related issues. Companies with strong capabilities in designing and executing research projects, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to consider such tenders by sub-central public authorities. Given the open competition nature, businesses with a robust operational proposal, highly qualified staff, and the ability to insightfully understand a project brief stand a good chance of securing such contracts, thereby fostering business growth in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Understanding doctors leaving our register without ever working

Notice Description

Research into understanding doctors leaving our register without ever working

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05110a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048246-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,577 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Gordon Duffus
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
0161 923 6632

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHIFT INSIGHT

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