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title: "Lead author for state of medical education"
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# Lead author for state of medical education

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d353e0b-8b18-41db-b84b-d84ef1df54de

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed a procurement process for the role of a lead author for the State of Medical Education and Practice (SoMEP) report. This contract, valued at £180,000, was an open tender classified under writing agency services, and it was active until the end date of the tender period on 1 January 2019. The contract commenced on 1 April 2019 and will run until 31 March 2022, with delivery addresses in the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of participants.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in professional writing and healthcare communication, particularly those with experience in producing educational or medical content. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in report writing and understanding of medical education may find this contract particularly accessible. Engaging in this procurement process could help firms grow by showcasing their capabilities in delivering high-quality content for significant health sector projects.

## Notice

We are delivering an annual report, the State of Medical Education and Practice (SoMEP) report. This builds on previous reports, and examines a range of aspects of the education of doctors, and the working practices and environments of doctors. In order to maintain a consistent voice within the SoMEP report, and to capitalise on the insight and skills of an experienced health writer, one single lead author is required to develop content from being a concept outline to final approved content written in the house style of the GMC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d835023b-7a25-4db5-a242-530e48509b4d |
| 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 | 20 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | JACQUI THORNTON COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312211 - Writing agency services

## Release History

- 20 May 2019 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d835023b-7a25-4db5-a242-530e48509b4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d835023b-7a25-4db5-a242-530e48509b4d
  20th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY157241
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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