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title: "Building an evidence base for the reform of legislation governing medical regulation"
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# Building an evidence base for the reform of legislation governing medical regulation

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c082d9d-624f-4e02-9912-59f0372a1a3d

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has awarded a contract titled "Building an evidence base for the reform of legislation governing medical regulation" for a total value of £60,000. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract is classified under general management consultancy services. The work is aimed at supporting the GMC in advocating for reforms in medical regulation, engaging with NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care. The contract period commenced on 13 August 2018 and concluded on 31 December 2018, while the tender period ended on 3 August 2018. This procurement took place in various locations including North West and London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in management services and health sector reforms. Businesses that align with the values and requirements of the GMC, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are capable of conducting evidence-based research and stakeholder engagement, would be well-suited to compete. This tender process demonstrates the GMC's commitment to innovation in healthcare regulation, creating avenues for firms to showcase their expertise and expand their involvement within the health services industry.

## Notice

The purpose of this work is to build an evidence base to support our arguments for the reform of legislation governing medical regulation. It will be used by the GMC to support engagement with NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care, and stakeholders across the UK, as we press for professional regulation to be included in the forthcoming ten year plan for the NHS, and in an anticipated new Health Bill.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65fd8705-69e8-4ef2-8484-2d03ae0822e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2019 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65fd8705-69e8-4ef2-8484-2d03ae0822e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65fd8705-69e8-4ef2-8484-2d03ae0822e5
  25th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN156370
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

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