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title: "Developing a Taxonomy of UK Medical Practice"
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# Developing a Taxonomy of UK Medical Practice

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fc35c17-8770-41b9-a498-1c11c4e09f1f

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) conducted a tender titled "Developing a Taxonomy of UK Medical Practice," aimed at enhancing medical regulation and workforce planning through improved understanding of licensed doctors' practices. This project, classified under research services, had a contract value of £60,000 and followed an open procurement process. The tender period concluded on 28th November 2019, while the contract was active from 16th December 2019 to 31st August 2020. Its activities spanned locations in the North West and London, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the research and development sector, as well as consultancy services focused on medical practice. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive research and social analysis are well-positioned to engage in similar contracts, benefiting from the ongoing demand for expertise in the medical field. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the project's suitability criteria aimed at fostering inclusive competition.

## Notice

This project aims to develop a taxonomy of UK medical practice that will support more effective medical regulation, clinical governance and workforce planning through a better understanding of licensed doctors' scope of professional practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed2728b9-eefa-40cf-98c1-702e243c221b |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |

## 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

- 1 Jul 2020 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed2728b9-eefa-40cf-98c1-702e243c221b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed2728b9-eefa-40cf-98c1-702e243c221b
  1st July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL160002
  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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