--- title: "How lifelong learning for doctors is valued, managed and supported in the UK" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09f1c2b2-9490-4fbc-a7ed-34c5df694b0b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09f1c2b2-9490-4fbc-a7ed-34c5df694b0b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09f1c2b2-9490-4fbc-a7ed-34c5df694b0b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09f1c2b2-9490-4fbc-a7ed-34c5df694b0b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2020-10-16" --- # How lifelong learning for doctors is valued, managed and supported in the UK Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09f1c2b2-9490-4fbc-a7ed-34c5df694b0b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09f1c2b2-9490-4fbc-a7ed-34c5df694b0b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09f1c2b2-9490-4fbc-a7ed-34c5df694b0b.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking to undertake a tender titled "How lifelong learning for doctors is valued, managed and supported in the UK". The procurement falls within the research services industry category and is located in both the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active and follows an open procurement method. The deadline for submissions is set for 9th November 2020, and the contract is intended to commence on 30th November 2020, concluding on 31st December 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, consultancy services, and market research, particularly those focused on education and professional development in the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise to help deliver insights on the management of lifelong learning for medical professionals. With the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, there may be increased interest in innovative approaches to continuous professional development, which could further expand business prospects in this arena. ## Notice This research aims to help the General Medical Council to understand the way lifelong learning including Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for doctors in the UK is valued, managed and supported by those directly involved: employers of doctors; those who contract doctors' services and self-employed doctors. We are interested in understanding the details of the processes used, for example to prioritise, provide access, and fund/commission lifelong learning for different groups of doctors across the UK. We also would like to understand key stakeholders' perspectives on the value of lifelong learning and how well in their perspective the current situation works. We would be interested in understanding whether anything in the UK has changed in the approach to lifelong learning as a result of the response to COVID-19. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4297b08-40a6-41b6-83d9-a9b5f2e409e7 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M3 3AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2020 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4297b08-40a6-41b6-83d9-a9b5f2e409e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4297b08-40a6-41b6-83d9-a9b5f2e409e7 16th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT160638 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.gmc-uk.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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