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title: "Clinical Assessment Venues for Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) and Knowledge Test Pilots"
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# Clinical Assessment Venues for Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) and Knowledge Test Pilots

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d8ae358-5df4-4ec9-a192-cc3c04387ac2

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking to enhance its services by procuring clinical assessment venues for its Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Knowledge Test pilots, with a total contract value of £150,000. The procurement is classified under Event Services (CPV code: 79952000) and follows an open procurement method. The contract period runs from 3rd September 2018 to 2nd September 2020, with key deadlines for expressions of interest having closed on 11th June 2018. The process is based in various regions across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North East, and London, and is currently at the award stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in event management and venue provision, specifically those that can accommodate medical and educational assessments. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability indicated in the procurement details. Companies with expertise in delivering clinical settings or educational facilities stand to benefit from this contract, as the GMC conducts numerous pilot events annually to ensure the integrity of medical competency testing.

## Notice

The GMC requires clinical assessment venues to support the work of the Assessment Development Team (ADT) pilot events.We run approximately 15-20 pilot events each year to support development of the Fitness to Practice (FTP) Tests of Competence Assessments. Volunteer doctors from across the UK attend the pilots to test and validate new assessment material. These assessments include Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and a written Knowledge Test.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9cf5b3f-c22a-453f-bd95-88f9d9295985 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 2 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | 30 EUSTON SQUARE; ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 29 May 2019 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9cf5b3f-c22a-453f-bd95-88f9d9295985

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9cf5b3f-c22a-453f-bd95-88f9d9295985
  29th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY157289
  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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