--- title: "Evaluating the impact of recognising medical trainers on the quality of medical education" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4e8452b9-8ed1-4d46-bbf0-1b8962a7c567" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e8452b9-8ed1-4d46-bbf0-1b8962a7c567" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e8452b9-8ed1-4d46-bbf0-1b8962a7c567.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e8452b9-8ed1-4d46-bbf0-1b8962a7c567.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2018-09-18" --- # Evaluating the impact of recognising medical trainers on the quality of medical education Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e8452b9-8ed1-4d46-bbf0-1b8962a7c567 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e8452b9-8ed1-4d46-bbf0-1b8962a7c567) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e8452b9-8ed1-4d46-bbf0-1b8962a7c567.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently undertaking a tender titled "Evaluating the impact of recognising medical trainers on the quality of medical education." This research initiative, classified under the CPV category of Research services, is focused on enhancing the quality of medical education and training in the UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which is applicable for contracts below a specified threshold. The tender period is set to conclude on 16 October 2018, with the subsequent contract period commencing on 9 November 2018 and concluding on 18 August 2019. The GMC operates from its office in Manchester, with additional delivery addresses in the North West and London regions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and social research services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the evaluation and analysis of educational frameworks. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in educational impact assessments, as well as those with a solid understanding of the medical training landscape in the UK, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the GMC could enhance visibility and reputation within the healthcare education sector, while driving business growth through successful collaboration on high-impact research initiatives. ## Notice The proposed research aims to evaluate the impact of recognising medical trainers on the quality of medical education and training in the UK, for both undergraduate and postgraduate training. As part of this the GMC wishes to address 3 research questions: a) To what extent has the GMC's recognition of trainers impacted on the quality of medical education and training? b)What lessons can the GMC learn with regards to the national rollout and local implementation of the framework? c) How can the GMC maximise the benefit and facilitate the continued implementation of the framework going forwards? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f35b3649-cd45-496e-9577-fdbbf1608071 | | 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 | 18 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Nov 2018 - 18 Aug 2019 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f35b3649-cd45-496e-9577-fdbbf1608071 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f35b3649-cd45-496e-9577-fdbbf1608071 18th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP155447 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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