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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-980e5245-d98e-4471-925c-9b53c2e2b9a1

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking proposals for a tender titled "Research into gateways to the professions," aimed at enhancing guidance for medical schools regarding accessibility for students with disabilities. This procurement falls under the category of "Research consultancy services" and is currently at the active stage of procurement. The tender period concludes on 12 April 2017, and the contract is expected to run from 28 April 2017 to 31 August 2017. Delivery addresses for this research include locations in the North West and London, United Kingdom, with the procurement conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those focused on education accessibility and policy development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given their potential to blend expertise in research with a commitment to social impact. Engaging with the GMC on this initiative could enhance a company's reputation and foster relationships within the healthcare sector, contributing to sustainable business growth.

## 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/37bbab0e-6cbd-48e9-bb3a-5c53ae96ba32 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England), TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2017 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37bbab0e-6cbd-48e9-bb3a-5c53ae96ba32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37bbab0e-6cbd-48e9-bb3a-5c53ae96ba32
  15th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR140190
  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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