--- title: "Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ee26e4b-6293-45bd-9290-edc93c3fe57c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ee26e4b-6293-45bd-9290-edc93c3fe57c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ee26e4b-6293-45bd-9290-edc93c3fe57c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ee26e4b-6293-45bd-9290-edc93c3fe57c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2025-02-19" --- # Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ee26e4b-6293-45bd-9290-edc93c3fe57c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ee26e4b-6293-45bd-9290-edc93c3fe57c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ee26e4b-6293-45bd-9290-edc93c3fe57c.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking a contractor to provide primary source verification services for overseas doctors. The procurement process, titled "Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors," falls under the industry category of medical education services (CPV code 80320000). This open procedure procurement is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submission on 17th March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period will start on 10th October 2025 and conclude on 9th October 2029. The services required include verifying qualifications and employment experiences from various global medical institutions, regulators, and employers. The geographical scope covers British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering timely verification services. Businesses with expertise in international credential verification, a robust global network, and the ability to engage swiftly with educational and professional institutions worldwide will be well-suited to compete. By taking part, companies can establish or enhance their reputation in the healthcare verification industry, potentially securing long-term projects with an influential regulatory body like the GMC. ## Notice Business requirement - The International Liaison and Illegal Practice (ILIP) team conducts ad hoc verification checks on the qualifications and experience of doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) where there is a requirement to do so, for example where there is a doubt as to the veracity of an individual's primary medical qualification. - The third party will be contracted to provide these verification services on the GMC's behalf. A successful verification means confirmation from someone in a position of authority at the issuing institution that the qualification in question is genuine, and was issued to that individual by the awarding body in question, on the date claimed. Alternatively, it may mean confirmation from someone in a position of authority at a medical employer that the employment experience the individual claims to have is genuine. - Verification may be required from any medical school, regulator or employer anywhere in the world. It is important that swift responses are achieved, ideally within four weeks. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3347b8c2-c35e-42b8-8044-1c1e8106342a | | 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 | 19 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 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 - 19 Feb 2025 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3347b8c2-c35e-42b8-8044-1c1e8106342a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3347b8c2-c35e-42b8-8044-1c1e8106342a 19th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB169418 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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