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title: "Understanding the role of the Resident Medical Officers in the independent healthcare sector"
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published: "2020-03-03"
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# Understanding the role of the Resident Medical Officers in the independent healthcare sector

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55e06251-9daf-4d55-add6-c8c04eb8eb2a

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently inviting tenders for research services titled "Understanding the role of the Resident Medical Officers in the independent healthcare sector". This procurement process is in the Tender stage and is categorised under research services. The tender period closes on 31st March 2020, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 20th April 2020, lasting until 31st August 2020. The services will be delivered in the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom, and the tender is proceeding via an open procedure, as it is below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in research and healthcare sectors. Businesses that specialise in conducting qualitative research, particularly those with experience in assessing healthcare roles and support systems, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Participating firms can contribute valuable insights, potentially enhancing their credibility and expanding their client base within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

The aim of this research is to help the GMC better understand the doctors who are working as Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) in the independent healthcare sector in the UK and the degree of support they are currently provided with to undertake their role. The research will ultimately help us to determine whether they require additional support and guidance from the GMC to provide good clinical care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f0a8e56-5eef-4af2-80a0-cb98c627fea1 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| 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

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f0a8e56-5eef-4af2-80a0-cb98c627fea1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f0a8e56-5eef-4af2-80a0-cb98c627fea1
  3rd March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR159403
  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

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