--- title: "Design a training & support programme for doctors implementing GMC cosmetic practice guidance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47c26677-52b8-4eaf-89e7-3cbc6258a796" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47c26677-52b8-4eaf-89e7-3cbc6258a796" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47c26677-52b8-4eaf-89e7-3cbc6258a796.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47c26677-52b8-4eaf-89e7-3cbc6258a796.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2017-10-19" --- # Design a training & support programme for doctors implementing GMC cosmetic practice guidance Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47c26677-52b8-4eaf-89e7-3cbc6258a796 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47c26677-52b8-4eaf-89e7-3cbc6258a796) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47c26677-52b8-4eaf-89e7-3cbc6258a796.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking bids for a tender titled "Design a training & support programme for doctors implementing GMC cosmetic practice guidance." This project falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and involves carrying out a feasibility study for a blended training programme aimed at doctors in the UK. The tender is currently in the active stage and is being conducted through an open procedure, with submissions due by 15 November 2017. The selected contractor will commence the contract period from 6 December 2017 until 30 June 2018, with delivery addresses located in the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training, consultancy, and feasibility studies, particularly those experienced in medical practices and regulatory compliance. Companies that can develop educational programmes and offer practical support to healthcare professionals would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to understand and facilitate the incorporation of new guidelines into professional practice, thereby creating a pathway for businesses to engage with the healthcare sector and enhance the standards of medical practice in cosmetic interventions. ## Notice The General Medical Council (GMC) are responsible for setting the standards of good medical practice that all doctors in the UK should follow. Our standards define what makes a good doctor by setting out the professional values, knowledge, skills and behaviours required of all doctors working in the UK. In June 2016 we introduced new guidance for doctors offering cosmetic interventions. The guidance sets out the standards expected of all UK doctors who carry out cosmetic interventions, both surgical and non-surgical. The aim of this project is to carry out a feasibility study and develop the design for a blended programme of activities delivered in partnership between the GMC and external partners, to deliver training, advice and practical support to doctors implementing GMC cosmetic practice guidance in the independent sector. The project will help to increase our understanding of the barriers and enablers to incorporating new guidelines into professional practice and the effectiveness of this type of partnership, whole system approach in supporting doctors to adopt the standards in our good practice guidelines. Please note that this tender is for the research and design of a pilot programme only. We expect that, following completion of this study, a feasible programme would be tendered for piloting and evaluation seperately, to be delivered in 2018/19. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b1b30d7-1677-4fa4-9bdf-0911c634f056 | | 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 | 19 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79314000 - Feasibility study - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 19 Oct 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b1b30d7-1677-4fa4-9bdf-0911c634f056 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b1b30d7-1677-4fa4-9bdf-0911c634f056 19th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT147911 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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