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title: "Evaluation of the Welcome to UK Practice Programme"
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# Evaluation of the Welcome to UK Practice Programme

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c50b442-3c35-4f23-aaf1-24fa92f387f3

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) conducted a tender titled "Evaluation of the Welcome to UK Practice Programme", classified under the industry category of research consultancy services. This procurement process was carried out using an open procedure and has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded on 1 December 2017, with a total value of £60,000. The contract covers delivery in regions across the North West and London, and its duration extends from 30 November 2017 to 28 September 2018. The tender period concluded on 10 November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those focusing on programme evaluation and impact assessment. Companies that have experience working with healthcare initiatives, especially within the context of UK practices, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this area. As SMEs are encouraged, smaller firms with innovative approaches to research methodologies may also find avenues for growth by engaging in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

The objectives of the evaluation are: 1. To develop our evidence base of the short and long term impact of WtUKP on participants and their practice 2. Identify ways of improving the content and delivery of WtUKP offline and online e.g. improve recruitment / reduce attrition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1163ec-bd46-43c6-b69b-e840ff3242dd |
| 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 | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2017 - 28 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |

## 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/6d1163ec-bd46-43c6-b69b-e840ff3242dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1163ec-bd46-43c6-b69b-e840ff3242dd
  19th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR153033
  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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