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title: "Understanding stakeholder perspectives on GMC's quality assurance of medical education and training"
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# Understanding stakeholder perspectives on GMC's quality assurance of medical education and training

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ec85e48-e425-4285-bf9c-ba0e59df2433

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is conducting a public procurement process to understand stakeholder perspectives on their quality assurance of medical education and training in the UK. This tender, titled "Understanding stakeholder perspectives on GMC's quality assurance of medical education and training," is classified under research consultancy services and is currently in the tender stage. The process involves an open procurement method, with bids due by 17 April 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 9 May 2018 and will last until 12 October 2018. Delivery addresses for this tender are located in the North West and London regions of England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly those with experience in market research, social research services, and quality assurance assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, making this an ideal opportunity for innovative firms seeking to expand their portfolio in the healthcare sector. Engaging with the GMC on this project could also lead to further collaborations and contracts in the field of medical education and training quality assurance.

## Notice

The GMC is responsible for quality assuring medical education and training in the UK. This research is designed to gather key stakeholder perspectives on how the GMC currently undertakes this function. The research will provide part of the evidence base for a review of our approach to quality assuring medical education and training which is taking place in 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e339c64-47be-40ba-8a09-cef3b61d7989 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 May 2018 - 12 Oct 2018 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England), TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e339c64-47be-40ba-8a09-cef3b61d7989

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e339c64-47be-40ba-8a09-cef3b61d7989
  20th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR153105
  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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