--- title: "Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6fc38c8d-f182-4aa7-a7c9-d9e187a10d41" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6fc38c8d-f182-4aa7-a7c9-d9e187a10d41" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fc38c8d-f182-4aa7-a7c9-d9e187a10d41.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fc38c8d-f182-4aa7-a7c9-d9e187a10d41.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2026-01-20" --- # Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fc38c8d-f182-4aa7-a7c9-d9e187a10d41 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6fc38c8d-f182-4aa7-a7c9-d9e187a10d41) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fc38c8d-f182-4aa7-a7c9-d9e187a10d41.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed a procurement process titled "Primary Source Verification for Overseas Doctors," classified under medical education services with a CPV code of 80320000. The open procedure aimed to find a provider to carry out verification services for the qualifications and experiences of overseas medical professionals. This process encompasses locations worldwide, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The tender period concluded on 17 March 2025, with the contract set to run from 10 September 2025 to 9 September 2029. The contract was awarded to Dataflow Verification Services (Uk) Ltd for a value of GBP 150,000, and the award was published on 20 January 2026. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in verification and assessment services, particularly those with expertise in fast and accurate medical credentials validation across multiple regions. The contract supports SMEs, offering them a chance to collaborate with a reputable authority like the GMC and expand their service offering globally. Firms with robust international networks and the capacity to ensure swift verification within a four-week window would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The contract allows for business growth through a stable, long-term engagement with a major public health organisation. ## Notice Business requirement - The International Liaison and Illegal Practice (ILIP) team conducts ad hoc verification checks on the qualifications and experience of doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) where there is a requirement to do so, for example where there is a doubt as to the veracity of an individual's primary medical qualification. - The third party will be contracted to provide these verification services on the GMC's behalf. A successful verification means confirmation from someone in a position of authority at the issuing institution that the qualification in question is genuine, and was issued to that individual by the awarding body in question, on the date claimed. Alternatively, it may mean confirmation from someone in a position of authority at a medical employer that the employment experience the individual claims to have is genuine. - Verification may be required from any medical school, regulator or employer anywhere in the world. It is important that swift responses are achieved, ideally within four weeks. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab7ec0f-830f-4ad0-9d6b-3e73ffed4697 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 May 2025 | | Contract period | 9 Sep 2025 - 9 Sep 2029 | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DATAFLOW VERIFICATION SERVICES (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80320000 - Medical education services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2026 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab7ec0f-830f-4ad0-9d6b-3e73ffed4697 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab7ec0f-830f-4ad0-9d6b-3e73ffed4697 20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN170881 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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