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title: "Understanding how senior doctors in leadership roles establish and maintain a positive patient-centr"
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# Understanding how senior doctors in leadership roles establish and maintain a positive patient-centr

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-514bb988-796e-44c9-8719-512e39073785

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process for a research consultancy service focused on understanding how senior doctors in leadership roles establish and maintain a positive patient-centric culture. The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded to The Ethicist Ltd, with the contract period running from December 4, 2017, to September 30, 2018. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the contract's primary location spans both the North West and London regions. The tender period ended on November 10, 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in research consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare leadership and organisational culture. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant experience in conducting qualitative research within the healthcare sector may find this an advantageous arena to compete. Engaging in similar contracts can lead to enhanced visibility and growth prospects as businesses establish relationships with prominent organisations like the GMC.

## Notice

The aim of the research is to understand the practical, day-to-day reality of doctors in senior leadership roles when trying to establish and maintain a positive organisational and team culture where safe, high quality care for patients is prioritised and learning and improvement are everyday norms; and what in practice helps and hinders this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cedfb2a1-3dc9-4e67-84cf-f13a7391da3b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2017 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | THE ETHICIST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cedfb2a1-3dc9-4e67-84cf-f13a7391da3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cedfb2a1-3dc9-4e67-84cf-f13a7391da3b
  19th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR153034
  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

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