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title: "Exploring patient and public attitudes towards consent and decision making in health and care."
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# Exploring patient and public attitudes towards consent and decision making in health and care.

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc28739f-039b-4671-b52f-5cadb7dbe2dc

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently conducting a tender for research consultancy services titled "Exploring patient and public attitudes towards consent and decision making in health and care." This procurement is part of an initiative to enhance the GMC's guidance on consent and is classified under the CPV code 73210000. The tender is open and will close on 17 November 2017, with a contract period commencing on 6 December 2017 and extending until 6 August 2018. The estimated value of the contract is £70,000, with a minimum threshold of £45,000. Delivery addresses are located in the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research consultancy, especially those specialising in market and economic research. Given the focus on patient and public engagement, companies with expertise in healthcare consulting, social research, and public opinion polling would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, benefiting from the open procurement method that allows a diverse range of providers to engage in this important sector.

## Notice

The aim of the research is to test principles in our draft consent guidance with groups of individuals who are unlikely to participate in the written consultation on the guidance. The project will form part of an extensive consultation and engagement exercise we are undertaking to inform the revision of the General Medical Council's (GMC) guidance for doctors, Consent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc745825-ac95-41c0-81b4-6f08a36f17b4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2017 - 6 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc745825-ac95-41c0-81b4-6f08a36f17b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc745825-ac95-41c0-81b4-6f08a36f17b4
  23rd October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT147973
  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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