--- title: "Promoting and maintaining public confidence in the medical profession" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e5e3279-c632-412a-a6ba-66e959fe4855" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e5e3279-c632-412a-a6ba-66e959fe4855" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e5e3279-c632-412a-a6ba-66e959fe4855.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e5e3279-c632-412a-a6ba-66e959fe4855.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2018-09-17" --- # Promoting and maintaining public confidence in the medical profession Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e5e3279-c632-412a-a6ba-66e959fe4855 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e5e3279-c632-412a-a6ba-66e959fe4855) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e5e3279-c632-412a-a6ba-66e959fe4855.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently undertaking a tender titled "Promoting and maintaining public confidence in the medical profession," which aims to explore public perceptions concerning the response of the GMC to various behaviours of doctors, particularly under criminal justice contexts. This procurement process, classified under the services category, utilises an open procedure and is in the Tender stage. The submission deadline for proposals is 8th October 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 17th October 2018 and conclude by 15th March 2019. The research services required will be performed in locations including North West England and London. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those proficient in market research and the design and execution of research methodologies. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the GMC aims to incorporate diverse perspectives within its research approach. Companies that offer expertise in public opinion studies, focus group facilitation, and surveying would find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities, positioning them well for potential growth through successful contract acquisition. ## Notice This research will explore how the public believes the General Medical Council should respond to specific behaviours/acts/omissions by doctors, particularly when these behaviours/acts/omissions have also been subject to action through the criminal justice system. The General Medical Council instigated a review of gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide in March 2018. One focus of this review is on the requirement placed on the General Medical Council to promote and maintain public confidence in the medical profession and how this should be put into practice, particularly where a doctor has been convicted of a criminal offence. This research will explore public perceptions regarding these issues. We suggest that this would best be achieved through a combination of focus groups and a survey with members of the public, but would be open to alternative suggestions from tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c3c861-46d5-4e1f-ad79-863da1a8e337 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Oct 2018 - 15 Mar 2019 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79310000 - Market research services - 85148000 - Medical analysis services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c3c861-46d5-4e1f-ad79-863da1a8e337 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c3c861-46d5-4e1f-ad79-863da1a8e337 17th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP155431 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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