--- title: "Understanding how external users perceive, access and apply GMC professional standards" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33811ee5-c95f-477c-884c-d799bcb8179d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33811ee5-c95f-477c-884c-d799bcb8179d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33811ee5-c95f-477c-884c-d799bcb8179d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33811ee5-c95f-477c-884c-d799bcb8179d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2021-02-15" --- # Understanding how external users perceive, access and apply GMC professional standards Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33811ee5-c95f-477c-884c-d799bcb8179d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33811ee5-c95f-477c-884c-d799bcb8179d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33811ee5-c95f-477c-884c-d799bcb8179d.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) is conducting a tender for research on "Understanding how external users perceive, access and apply GMC professional standards." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the industry of market and social research. The tender is currently active and set to close on 12 March 2021. The contract period is intended to run from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021, and it encompasses delivery addresses across Scotland, North West, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London. The procurement process is classified as an open procedure, below threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market and social research services, particularly those that can offer insights into healthcare professional standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as there is a focus on providing accessible research solutions. Companies with experience in engaging with medical professionals and understanding their interactions with guidance materials will find this contract particularly relevant, potentially leading to valuable collaborations and growth in this specialised field. ## Notice The aim of this research is to understand how external users perceive, access and apply the General Medical Councils' (GMC's) professional standards. Specifically, we would like to understand: - Views on the GMC's current guidance model, how it is delivered, its accessibility and navigation - What users expect the GMC to provide guidance on, and what is better provided by others - The role of GMC guidance in supporting professional judgement The research will cover three groups of users of our guidance: - Users who are expected to be aware of and follow our guidance: doctors and medical students - Users who are primary sources of advice for doctors and may use our guidance to provide this: e.g. medical defence bodies, Royal Colleges, the BMA - Users who have a wider role in upholding the professional standards set out in our guidance: employers, appraisers, responsible officers, educators The project will form part of an extensive review we are planning to inform the revision of the GMC's core guidance Good Medical Practice (GMP) . The research should deliver findings by early August as the results will be used to inform this review. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f4e540-4f05-4543-83a7-886bcae2c50c | | 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 | 15 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 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, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79310000 - Market research services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 15 Feb 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f4e540-4f05-4543-83a7-886bcae2c50c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f4e540-4f05-4543-83a7-886bcae2c50c 15th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB161403 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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