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title: "Preparedness of recent medical graduates to meet anticipated healthcare needs"
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# Preparedness of recent medical graduates to meet anticipated healthcare needs

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ef2cbbb-dfaf-4139-9eac-ff6f0cc407c0

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## Summary

The General Medical Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process concerning a contract titled "Preparedness of recent medical graduates to meet anticipated healthcare needs". This research project, estimated at £100,000, aims to evaluate the preparedness of recent medical graduates in meeting evolving healthcare requirements. The procurement is classified under the research services category, specifically focusing on social research and development consultancy services. The contract period commenced on 3rd March 2020 and will extend until 31st December 2020. The tender process has been completed, with key operations occurring primarily in the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, especially those specialising in social research and medical education. Companies that have expertise in evaluating educational preparedness and workforce planning within the healthcare sector would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The involvement in such procurement not only supports business growth through financial engagement but also contributes to shaping healthcare education practices in the UK, creating a platform for further collaboration within the sector.

## Notice

This research aims to understand to what extent recent graduates (i.e. doctors in foundation training) are prepared to meet specific anticipated healthcare needs. The proposed research approach is to explore whether graduate doctors have the skills, capabilities and attributes to meet the needs identified within three focus themes: The changing patient-doctor relationship The doctor in a multi-disciplinary team Complex clinical decision making The findings of this research will support our engagement with the development of the NHS People Plan and other workforce planning, as well as informing any further review/updating of our regulation of the undergraduate medical education or foundation programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dca15b60-5201-4925-ab1c-9a45eea77096 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2020 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dca15b60-5201-4925-ab1c-9a45eea77096

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dca15b60-5201-4925-ab1c-9a45eea77096
  7th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR159611
  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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