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title: "Research into gateways to the professions"
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# Research into gateways to the professions

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8558176f-adbf-4246-a81a-d2fad07f2ac6

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is conducting a tender titled "Research into gateways to the professions," which aims to provide an evidence base for updating its guidance on accessibility in medical education. This research falls under the category of research consultancy services and is located in the North West and London regions in the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on 26 April 2017, with a contract value of £48,570. The contract period commenced on 24 April 2017 and runs until 31 August 2017, following an open procurement method.

This opportunity can facilitate business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research consultancy services. Companies capable of conducting extensive research and providing insights into accessibility within education would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with such contracts enables businesses to expand their portfolios and establish partnerships with prominent organisations like the GMC.

## Notice

This research will provide an evidence base for updating the General Medical Council's Gateways to the professions guidance and related resources . This guidance provides practical suggestions primarily aimed at medical schools to help them make their courses more accessible to students with disabilities . More generally, the research will provide an evidence base for other relevant GMC policy development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ed7db05-b891-4ce4-b834-a40f264541bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,570 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,570 |
| 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 | THE RTK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2017 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ed7db05-b891-4ce4-b834-a40f264541bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ed7db05-b891-4ce4-b834-a40f264541bd
  13th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL145312
  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

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