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title: "Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) - Applied Knowledge Test (AKT)"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
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# Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) - Applied Knowledge Test (AKT)

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20827f96-9872-4f00-bc09-678913eeee92

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently conducting a tender for the Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) - Applied Knowledge Test (AKT). This procurement falls under the medical education services category and seeks to establish a national assessment to ensure that medical practitioners in the UK meet safety standards. The tender period is open until 20th March 2020, while the contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2020, lasting until 30th April 2029. The procurement is being carried out through an open procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the educational services sector, particularly those with expertise in medical training and assessment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the GMC aims to engage with a diverse range of providers to enhance the medical education framework in the UK. Companies that can demonstrate experience in developing assessment tools and educational programmes tailored to medical professionals will find this tender especially relevant.

## Notice

The General Medical Council (GMC) is the independent regulator for doctors in the UK. Our role is to protect patients and improve medical education and practice across the UK. We are introducing a national Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) to demonstrate that those who obtain registration with a licence to practise medicine from us can meet a common threshold for safe practice of medicine in the UK. There will be a staged implementation with the MLA fully established by 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f029237b-2f3b-4702-9088-4efa723d3d4b |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80320000 - Medical education services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f029237b-2f3b-4702-9088-4efa723d3d4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f029237b-2f3b-4702-9088-4efa723d3d4b
  20th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB159317
  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

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