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title: "PLAB Examination Venue and Invigilation Services (UK)"
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# PLAB Examination Venue and Invigilation Services (UK)

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ecc680e-daf4-4178-ac49-fcb4842f26c1

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed the procurement process for the "PLAB Examination Venue and Invigilation Services (UK)" related to the accommodation services industry. This tender was conducted using an open procedure and has a total contract value of £750,000. The contract period spans from 24 February 2020 to 23 February 2022. The tender was awarded on 26 February 2020, with services being provided across various locations in the UK, including Scotland, North West, South East, and London. The tender period concluded on 20 January 2020, one week prior to the exam dates, which are scheduled throughout the year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in venue management, event coordination, and invigilation services, particularly smaller enterprises that qualify as SMEs. Companies capable of providing accommodation services and professional examination support would find this project well-suited for their capabilities. Additionally, organisations experienced in managing large-scale events and logistics in a regulated environment could leverage this contract to enhance their reputation and expand their market presence within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test is the main route by which International Medical Graduates (IMGs) demonstrate that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to practise medicine in the UK.We run the Part 1, written exam four times a year in the UK and overseas. Exam dates are planned up to a year in advance. Examinations in the UK close one week before the exam date. The overseas exam closes four weeks before the exam date. The exam runs from 10.00-13.00hrs UK time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a147ff-2011-444c-a174-ac43fe1dfa5e |
| 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 | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VICTVS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2020 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a147ff-2011-444c-a174-ac43fe1dfa5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a147ff-2011-444c-a174-ac43fe1dfa5e
  6th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR159599
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## Notice URLs

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

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