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title: "Research into what supports fairer employer referrals of doctors to the GMC"
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# Research into what supports fairer employer referrals of doctors to the GMC

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4617d48-3b15-4cfc-95cd-2de4441afdfb

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Research into what supports fairer employer referrals of doctors to the GMC". This research falls under the industry category of Research Services (CPV: 73110000) and spans various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure method, and key dates include the end of the tender period on 29 November 2024, and the contract period from 13 January 2025 to 30 November 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £94,350, was announced on 11 December 2024, and the supplier selected for this project is Work Psychology Group.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing research services. SMEs could particularly benefit from participating in similar procurement processes, especially those with expertise in evaluating and enhancing proportionality of referrals within regulatory bodies. Companies that specialise in large-scale data analysis, programme evaluation, and stakeholder engagement within the healthcare sector are well-suited for such contracts. Engaging in this work can enhance their portfolio and provide insights that may influence future healthcare policies, driving further business growth and development.

## Notice

We would like to understand which programmes and interventions are more prevalent in relation to whether designated bodies were proportionate in their referrals. This will extend knowledge about programmes and interventions that enhance proportionality of referrals, detract from it, or are unrelated to it.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/673f8d7a-4c77-409b-a9f0-a6843ff3f45d |
| 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 | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,350 |
| 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 | WORK PSYCHOLOGY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/673f8d7a-4c77-409b-a9f0-a6843ff3f45d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/673f8d7a-4c77-409b-a9f0-a6843ff3f45d
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB169445
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## Notice URLs

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

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