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title: "External quality assurance for ED&I regulatory reform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5afae367-bec1-465a-a123-3c99ec57a807"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2022-02-02"
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# External quality assurance for ED&I regulatory reform

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5afae367-bec1-465a-a123-3c99ec57a807

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently conducting a tender for "External quality assurance for ED&I regulatory reform". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on performance review services, and is aimed at enhancing the fairness of the regulatory reform programme. The tender period is open until 23 February 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 21 March 2022 and last until 20 March 2025. This open procurement method allows for participation from various suppliers and is available across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ED&I consultancy and performance review services. Given that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, businesses with a strong background in quality assurance and regulatory frameworks could find this an advantageous bidding opportunity. Suppliers that can provide expert advice on Equality Impact Assessments (EqIAs) will be particularly well-suited to meet the GMC's needs, potentially contributing to their growth through successful contract acquisition.

## Notice

We are seeking professional services that will provide specialist ED&I advice and quality assure all EqIAs produced within the Regulatory Reform Programme, to provide increased assurance of the external scrutiny and quality of the fairness consideration in our process design.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e5dc9c-ea84-4146-8dbf-6ecc5be9823c |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2022 - 20 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79313000 - Performance review services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e5dc9c-ea84-4146-8dbf-6ecc5be9823c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e5dc9c-ea84-4146-8dbf-6ecc5be9823c
  2nd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB163665
  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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