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title: "Secure Printing and Results Processing for Registration Exams"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2023-04-14"
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# Secure Printing and Results Processing for Registration Exams

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c9b4554-148c-4115-84dd-fbf7a13877de

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking services for 'Secure Printing and Results Processing for Registration Exams'. This procurement opportunity falls under the 'Printing and related services' industry category. The tender is currently in the 'active' stage. The deadline for tender submissions is on 25th May 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st September 2023 and end on 31st August 2029.

This tender, initiated by the GMC, presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing secure printing and results processing services for registration exams. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this open procedure. Businesses located in various regions, including the United Kingdom, European countries, and British Oversea Territories, are eligible to bid for this contract.

## Notice

The assessment run by the GMC known as the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board ('PLAB') test is the main route by which doctors qualified outside the UK and European Economic Area (international medical graduates or 'IMGs') demonstrate that they have the knowledge and skills to practise in the UK. The test is set at the level expected of a doctor at the first day of a Foundation Year 2 appointment, which is normally one year after qualifying as a doctor. The test is in two Parts. At some point during the life of the contract the exam will be re-named and will become Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) for international medical graduates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32afe50d-d2f4-4a24-af26-3aacf849f121 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2023 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32afe50d-d2f4-4a24-af26-3aacf849f121

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32afe50d-d2f4-4a24-af26-3aacf849f121
  14th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR166316
  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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