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title: "Adapting, coping, compromising-exploring the tactics doctors are applying in a system under pressure"
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# Adapting, coping, compromising-exploring the tactics doctors are applying in a system under pressure

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-638dca0e-93b6-442a-b9d6-f62804b3cfaa

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the General Medical Council, which is based in Manchester, England. The tender titled "Adapting, coping, compromising-exploring the tactics doctors are applying in a system under pressure" falls under the research services industry, specifically focusing on social research. The procurement was undertaken through an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 5th July 2018. The contract period commenced on 10th July 2018 and is set to conclude on 21st December 2018. The total contract value is £61,722, and delivery addresses include locations in the North West and London.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in social research and healthcare sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovative approaches to healthcare research would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the contract's emphasis on understanding how healthcare professionals adapt in challenging environments, firms that can provide valuable insights or develop practical solutions may find themselves well-positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The aim of this research is to explore how doctors are practicing a system that is 'under pressure'. We are also interested in understanding whether there are adaptions and compromises being made in order to cope with working in a system 'under pressure'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e84c22-2bc7-45a7-9334-753212a15218 |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2018 - 21 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,722 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,722 |
| 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 | COMMUNITY RESEARCH |

## 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
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2018 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e84c22-2bc7-45a7-9334-753212a15218

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e84c22-2bc7-45a7-9334-753212a15218
  29th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT155761
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

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