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title: "Systematic Literature Review of Assurance Measures Supporting High Impact Regulatory Decisions"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
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# Systematic Literature Review of Assurance Measures Supporting High Impact Regulatory Decisions

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fa633f2-bf84-4d34-b4c4-a89028530020

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC), based in Manchester, England, has completed the award stage for a procurement titled "Systematic Literature Review of Assurance Measures Supporting High Impact Regulatory Decisions." The procurement sought research services, specifically a systematic literature review to explore the effectiveness of assurance measures in regulatory decisions. Conducted through an open procurement method, the value of the contract is £55,000. The research will be delivered across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions, under a contract period from 3rd December 2025 to 31st December 2026. The awarded contract was announced on 18th December 2025, with the University College London Medical School selected as the supplier.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria, although it was awarded to an established institution. Businesses involved in research services, particularly those with experience in regulatory processes and assurance measures, would have been well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The open procedure indicates a competitive procurement environment, offering visibility and potential collaborations for suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive research outputs in this specialised area.

## Notice

The proposed research aims to explore the evidence of effectiveness of the type of assurance measures that are being put in place and developed by us to mitigate bias for our high impact regulatory decisions, including how these can most effectively be combined, deployed and adhered to.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99002f5f-ca7a-457f-83df-13d27fdfaba0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON MEDICAL SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99002f5f-ca7a-457f-83df-13d27fdfaba0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99002f5f-ca7a-457f-83df-13d27fdfaba0
  18th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC170748
  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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